How much does a Flight Inspection Lead make in the United States? The average Flight Inspection Lead salary in the United States is $133,200 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $113,300 and $158,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Flight Inspection Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Inspection Lead Salary $95,182 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Flight Inspection Lead Salary $113,300 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Flight Inspection Lead Salary $133,200 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Flight Inspection Lead Salary $158,400 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Flight Inspection Lead Salary $181,343 US February 26, 2024
25% $113,300 10% $95,182 90% $181,343 75% $158,400 $133,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Flight Inspection Lead oversees part installation and inspects adjustments or modifications to existing parts. Inspects aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure safe flying and conformance to specifications and government regulations and procedures. Being a Flight Inspection Lead requires a high school degree, a flight inspector license. Performs preflight and post flight inspections identifying any breach of standards for safe flight. In addition, Flight Inspection Lead typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Flight Inspection Lead typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Flight Inspection Lead typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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