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Federal Aviation Administration (Flight Test Pilot & Aviation Safety Inspector): pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Federal civil-service pilot / inspector careers (Flight Test Pilot; ASI Operations; ASI Flight Oversight) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. (FAA headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, SW) |
| Bases | Duty station assigned after hire; nationwide (specific stations Not published on the events page) |
| Aircraft | Not published |
| Published pilot minimums | Flight Test Pilot: Commercial or ATP; 1st or 2nd class medical to qualify (1st class before appointment); 1,750 TT, 1,150 PIC, 75 night, 100 in last 12 months, 500 multi-engine, 75 instrument (faa.gov/jobs/events). ASI Operations / Flight Oversight: path-specific (GA, Air Carrier, Rotorcraft-Helicopter); typically 1,500 TT; see events page. |
| Published pay | Flight Test Pilot $111,779–$192,093; Flight Oversight ASI $62,660–$145,876 (depending on location and experience). Ops ASI salary Not published on the events page. |
| Hiring status | AOPA Aviation Career Expo, Hyatt Regency Phoenix (122 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004), Nov 13 9am–4pm MST and Nov 14 9am–3pm MST — in-person required for interview. Also FAA careers / USAJOBS via faa.gov/jobs/events. |
| Careers | www.faa.gov/jobs/events |
In-person interview at the Phoenix expo. Flight Oversight ASI needs no medical certificate (no pilot testing or required crewmember duties). Flight Oversight page also lists On-the-Spot hiring for entry-level FO ASIs and a $10K PCS incentive when residence is 100+ miles from the duty location (1-year service agreement). Rotorcraft-Helicopter Ops and Oversight paths exist for helicopter pilots.
Source / last checked: www.faa.gov/jobs/events, www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers/asi/flight_oversight, www.faa.gov/jobs · checked Nov 7, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Federal Aviation Administration (Flight Test Pilot & Aviation Safety Inspector)'s pilot minimums?
Flight Test Pilot: Commercial or ATP; 1st or 2nd class medical to qualify (1st class before appointment); 1,750 TT, 1,150 PIC, 75 night, 100 in last 12 months, 500 multi-engine, 75 instrument (faa.gov/jobs/events). ASI Operations / Flight Oversight: path-specific (GA, Air Carrier, Rotorcraft-Helicopter); typically 1,500 TT; see events page.
How much does Federal Aviation Administration (Flight Test Pilot & Aviation Safety Inspector) pay pilots?
Flight Test Pilot $111,779–$192,093; Flight Oversight ASI $62,660–$145,876 (depending on location and experience). Ops ASI salary Not published on the events page.
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