How much does a Chief Flight Inspector make in the United States? The average Chief Flight Inspector salary in the United States is $130,887 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $111,349 and $155,693. 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. 

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Flight Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Flight Inspector Salary $93,561 US July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Chief Flight Inspector Salary $111,349 US July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Chief Flight Inspector Salary $130,887 US July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Chief Flight Inspector Salary $155,693 US July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Chief Flight Inspector Salary $178,278 US July 25, 2023
25% $111,349 10% $93,561 90% $178,278 75% $155,693 $130,887 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Chief Flight Inspector

Chief Flight Inspector inspects aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure safe flying and conformance to specifications and government regulations and procedures. Oversees part installation and inspects adjustments or modifications to existing parts. Being a Chief Flight Inspector performs preflight and post flight inspections identifying any breach of standards for safe flight. Requires a high school diploma, a flight inspector license. Additionally, Chief Flight Inspector typically reports to top management. The Chief Flight Inspector 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. To be a Chief Flight Inspector typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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CPI Aerostructures, Inc. engages in the contract production of structural aircraft parts for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters in the commercial and defense markets. The company also offers aero systems, such as reconnaissance pod structures and fuel panel systems; and supplies parts for maintenance, repair, and over... More
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City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
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City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
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City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
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City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
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City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
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City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
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