Lead Aircraft Inspector - Aviation Division

Join TxDOT as a Lead Aircraft Inspector and take your aviation expertise to new heights. In this pivotal role, you’ll perform advanced inspections on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and safeguarding the integrity of Texas’ aviation fleet. You’ll lead inspection oversight, certify airworthiness, and serve as the go-to authority for complex technical questions.

As a trusted leader, you’ll guide and mentor mechanics and inspectors, establish safety protocols, and drive operational excellence across maintenance and repair activities. Your work will directly impact aviation safety statewide, giving you the opportunity to shape processes and uphold the highest standards in the industry.

TxDOT offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values work-life balance and professional growth. With health premiums fully paid for full-time employees, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and recognition as a Best Place for Working Parents, this is more than a job—it’s a career where your expertise makes a difference. 

Your Expertise. Our Mission. Lead Aircraft Safety Across Texas!