DIRECT HIRE - Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations-Rotorcraft-Helicopter)

Company: Federal Aviation Administration
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Rotorcraft-Helicopter Inspector. The FAA creates a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, teamwork, and work life balance. Benefits such as weekends off, paid holidays, steady work hours, sick and annual leave, health insurance, and many more. Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be a part of a select group of individuals whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS (applications must show that all of the requirements are met in order to receive consideration for this position):Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• 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: Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants must meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Rotorcraft-Helicopter 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 distance 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).
• Not have any physical conditions that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
• Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
• Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.Applicants tentatively selected will be required to:
• Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements, or
• Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements, but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG-7, FG-9, FG-11, or FG-12 level.Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following:a. Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating or a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument-Helicopter rating.
  b. Must hold a valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument Helicopter rating.
  c. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours in an aircraft as pilot-in-command or second-in-command, 1,000 hours of which must be in helicopters.
  d. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in a helicopter.
  e. Minimum 100 flight hours in helicopters as pilot-in-command or second-in-command or 100 hours as pilot in a Level D Simulator that replicates a helicopter, or any combination thereof, during the last 5 years.
  f. Not more than two flying accidents in the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.Specialized experience at the FG-12 grade level involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities and working without clear or specific guidelines. Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives, for example:

• Director of Operations or Assistant Director of Operations for a Part 135 operator
• Wing/Group Director of Operations or Squadron, Company, Battalion, Wing, Group, or Regiment CommanderSpecialized experience at the FG-11 grade level involves a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and less clear guidelines. Work at this level is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organized policies or regulations, and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with organizational policies or regulations, for example:
  • Chief Pilot, Assistant Chief Pilot, or Domicile Chief Pilot for a Part 91, 91 K, 125, 129, or 135 fixed or rotary-wing (as applicable) operator
  • Check Airman for a Part 91, 91K, 125, 129, or 135 fixed or rotary-wing (as applicable) operatorSpecialized experience at the FG-9 level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities, and equipment. Work at this level is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions, for example:
    • Pilot-in-command for a Title 14 CFR Part 91,91 K, 125, 129, or 135 (9 or less) fixed or rotary wing (as applicable) operator
    • Military Aircraft CommanderSpecialized experience at the FG-7 grade level involves developmental assignments which assist employees of higher grade. Work at this level is typically subject to close review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions, for example:
      • Second-in-command (First Officer) for a Title 14 CFR Part 91, 91K, 121, 125, 129, or 135 fixed or rotary wing (as applicable) operator
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