FAA Air carrier operations inspector jobs

[aland504]

Hey everyone, am trying to see if I can find someone who is an air carrier operations inspector. I currently fly for a regional, but I really don't think this is the job for me. I love flying, but I don't think it is the career for me. I've been on the FAA website and read about the job. Would like to speak to someone first hand about it. If anyone has anything to say please drop me a line.
Thanks
AD

 

[Pattern-Master]

I looked into it and have been in line for a job there for three years! Fill out the application and then you just update it often. It's a long process, but it has good job security.

 

[aland504]

thanks for the reply. guess ill do that. anyone around here actually do this job??

 

[Way2Broke]

I am more curious on why you want this job, besides the obvious secuirty.

 

[glorybus]

I looked into it and have been in line for a job there for three years! Fill out the application and then you just update it often. It's a long process, but it has good job security.

3 YEARS??? I have a friend who applied with similar time to you and got hired right away. Where is the position you are applying for based?

It seems they have a number of openings throughout the country.

When you updated your app, were you just resubmitting it or were you adding hours or other things each time?

 

[aland504]

um... did you read my post?? i said i dont feel being an airline pilot is the job for me. flying is more of a hobby for me, not a career. ive just heard also how well they work with you want to live. im just trying to find out information about it. ................................

 

[satpak77]

amazing how many people, in 2006, decide that "being an airline pilot" is "not for them" and magically the FAA and a Corporate job is "the place to be"

hmmm

wonder when hiring resumes and an allegedly newly-secure industry appears, how quickly those jobs will be dumped as everyone bails out to fly 777's to Europe, working 3 days a month, at 250K a year? Or whatever Kit Darbys latest Airline Pilot Kit claims...

 

[aland504]

honestly, im totally bored be an airline pilot. im sure ill be bored being an FAA guy too, but whatever im just exploring options

 

[glorybus]

amazing how many people, in 2006, decide that "being an airline pilot" is "not for them" and magically the FAA and a Corporate job is "the place to be"

hmmm

wonder when hiring resumes and an allegedly newly-secure industry appears, how quickly those jobs will be dumped as everyone bails out to fly 777's to Europe, working 3 days a month, at 250K a year? Or whatever Kit Darbys latest Airline Pilot Kit claims...

I think you just summed up the whole point for most people wanting to leave the industry. It is cyclical. In other words, it goes up and then it goes down. This doesn't stop, it has been a trend for the past 50 years. Just like the stock and real estate markets. Because of this and other undesirable realities of the airline industry (away from home, boredom over time, etc), some people change their minds about what they thought they wanted when they were younger. I'm sure some people will jump ship back and forth to whatever career is treating them best, but for most it's a lifestyle choice that they stick with.

If you LOVE being an airline pilot, this is GREAT for you. More job security!

 

[Way2Broke]

um... did you read my post?? i said i dont feel being an airline pilot is the job for me. flying is more of a hobby for me, not a career. ive just heard also how well they work with you want to live. im just trying to find out information about it. ................................

Yes, I read your post. There are many options in this business besides being a airline pilot, and being on the regulatory side of things is not for everyone. I just couldn't stomach handing down violations for a living. But, someone has to do it and without that someone who knows what people might try to get away with (I really don't want to know).

 

[Junkflyer]

From what I've seen, they like guys with a lot of 121/135 time. Being involved with safety counseling or a designated examiner is also in the backgrounds of some of the feds I know. Also holding out for a specific region will take longer as opposed to taking an opening anywhere.

 

[Citjok]

3 YEARS??? I have a friend who applied with similar time to you and got hired right away. Where is the position you are applying for based?

It seems they have a number of openings throughout the country.

When you updated your app, were you just resubmitting it or were you adding hours or other things each time?

On the application they ask you what region do you want. I think they take that seriously. I have a friend that waited 3 years for Texas.

 

[frapper]

As long as you open it up nationwide on your online application, your chances of getting in go up ten-fold! I've had my app in for 4 years now, but I'm only interested in 1 location...

 

[JAFI]

I am an Operations Inspector and it is not the job for everyone. It is not a "flying" job, it is a paperwork job for the most part. But, the pay check comes every two weeks and your boss is not trying to kill you flying rubber dog ............ out of (name your least favorate airport).

You do not (normally) get hired on a national level but get hired at a field office. Some offices have Air Carrier Inspectors and some do not. It all depends on where the office is and how near an air carrier operation is to the office. In Miami you have a good chance, in Fargo ND, not so much.

You need to take a resume to the office you wish to work at and meet the manager or (in your case) the operations supervisor. There can be a long list of people who want the job or not so. Hireing depends on money, staffing, alignment of the planets, phase of the moon, and your zodiac sign, and many factors outside of reality or sense known to common man. (It just seems that way sometimes). I'm told right now there is a hireing freeze because of the buget not being passed in Congress.

You need to get your employement package in (it is better before you go to met the office people because that is the first thing they will ask). Go to the faa.gov web site.

If you have specific questions, PM me if you wish.

JAFI