Safety Inspector - SME (Aviation)

Chickasaw Aerospace, LLC

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Until 9/30/2026 18+ years exp First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

SUMMARY

The Safety Inspector SME requires extensive experience as a FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) - Operations, including direct experience within a Certificate Management Office (CMO) overseeing Part 121 air carriers operating large transport category aircraft.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. 

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelors degree and and eighteen (18) + years experience conducting an exhaustive review of related regulations, guidance, or policy; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

The SME must demonstrate a proven track record in making operational suitability determinations, with specific expertise in evaluating flightcrew task allocation, workload dynamics, and minimum crew complement requirements.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Must possess extensive experience reading, interpreting, and applying complex FAA operational rules, guidance materials, and policy relevant to crew complement and workload determinations, including a deep working knowledge of 14 CFR § 25.1523, 14 CFR § 121.385, and other relevant regulations, policy, and guidance

Must also possess direct experience working on complex aircraft certification projects

Focused on evaluating human factors data to support flight-crew workload assessments and minimum crew complement decisions

Actively support the execution of the regulatory reviews

Support the development of survey and semi-structured interview questions, and the structural design and refinement of the research plan

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

EOE including Disability/Vet 

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.

The estimated pay range for this role is $83/hr to $85/hr, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

  • Medical 

  • Dental 

  • Vision 

  • 401(k) 

  • Family Planning/Fertility Assistance 

  • STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D 

  • Legal-Aid Program 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays 

  • Training and Development Opportunities 

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI). 

About this role

Summary

Evaluate FAA compliance, assess flight crew workload, support aircraft certification projects.

Job title

Safety Inspector - SME (Aviation)

Experience level

18+ years

Minimum experience

18+ years exp

Industry

federal contracting

Location requirements

Remote possible; location not specified

Salary

$83k–$85k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

FAA regulationscrew workload evaluationaircraft certificationregulatory reviewhuman factors

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

aviation safetyFAA regulationscrew workloadaircraft certificationhuman factors
Locations

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