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Aviation Safety Inspector Principal Maintenance Inspector; Principal Maintenance Inspector

Job in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listing for: Federal Aviation Administration
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Safety Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Aviation Safety Inspector Principal Maintenance Inspector (Principal Maintenance Inspector)

Overview

The Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) is responsible for recommending new and amended 14 CFR for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to air carrier maintenance safety issues.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined in the OPM qualification standards. The minimum eligibility requirements for this position are below or may be found on the following link: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

General Requirements for All Applicants
  • Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
  • Valid State driver s license;
  • Fluency in the English language;
  • No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Medical Requirements

    Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

  • Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
  • Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
  • Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
  • Aircraft Maintenance Experience Requirements

    Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance positions must meet all of the following requirements.

  • Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program.
  • Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency.
  • Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
  • Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
  • FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
  • (Recency of specialized experience, and the need for a second-class medical certificate is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series)

    AND

    In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-14 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (FG/GS-13 or Pay Band I) in the normal line of progression. Examples of Specialized Experience include:

    • Monitoring activities of organizations to determine whether they are following authorized programs and evaluating proposals to change programs.
    • Planning and conducting inspections and surveillance of assigned areas of carrier maintenance operations to assure compliance with Federal aviation regulations.
    • Principal contact with, and having responsibility for the certification, inspection, and surveillance of the maintenance operations of a group of aviation organizations.

    Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

    For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: .html

    To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors found using this link

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