Everyday provides a different opportunity for success with influencing aviation safety. After completing initial training, daily activities can involve anything from safety assurance observations aboard an aircraft or simulators, to working with an operations team to certify a new training program. With increasing complexity in the National Airspace System, Flight Oversight Aviation Safety Inspectors will ensure that certificate holders have met and will continue to meet the standards and compliance for the safety of the flying public.

We are looking for current or previous pilots who have a high level of aviation industry experience needed to develop, administer, and enforce regulations and standards vital to aviation safety.

Absolutely! Both as an aviation safety inspector and in other roles throughout the agency, there is tremendous opportunity for professional development and advancement. The career path for ASIs can be movement into principal inspector roles, or as specialists in specific program areas. These opportunities are available to internal candidates, but can be viewed publicly on USAJobs.gov, search 1825.

With the ongoing growth of the airline industry and innovation in the National Airspace System, we have a continuous need for professionals who can bring industry experience and knowledge of flight safety to serve in these positions. ASIs play a critical role in supporting the FAA's ongoing safety oversight. To respond to the challenges and opportunities in the National Airspace System today, we need the talent and expertise that you can bring to help deliver on the FAA's safety mission.

The majority of our safety tasks do not require flying; therefore, this position was created to specifically focus on those tasks, such as conducting observations and evaluations aboard aircraft and simulators.

You can find the status of your application by logging in to USAjobs.gov and viewing the job status.

Once the interview is conducted, the results are sent to the respective hiring manager.  You will only hear back if you are selected for the position and that can occur about 3 to 4 weeks after.  However, you can always contact Aviation Careers or the NCHP representative who scheduled your interview to find out any additional information.

You will know you have been selected when you receive a tentative offer via e-mail.

The direct hire or on-the-spot hiring process takes approximately 80 days and the competitive or vacancy announcement process takes approximately 100 days.

Yes, 12 months for new hires with no prior federal service.

Travel may be required.  The amount of travel would depend on the type of work assignment or the type of operator you oversee.

There is promotion potential to the FG - 12 and beyond should you choose to pursue those opportunities.

The flight oversight ASI will play a pivotal role in developing, administering, and enforcing regulations and standards vital to aviation safety.  They will conduct surveillance, perform evaluations, and approve authorizations and programs on behalf of the FAA.