How to hire a license inspector

How to hire a license inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step license inspector hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a license inspector job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new license inspector
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the license inspector you need to hire. Certain license inspector roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A license inspector's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, license inspectors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of license inspectors.

   Type of License Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   License Inspector		$13-44
   Regulatory Compliance Officer	A regulatory compliance officer makes sure that a company operates or complies with the regulations, bylaws, policies, and other legal requirements. Regulatory compliance officers ensure that the organization has internal controls controlling and managing risks... Show more	$23-54
   Chief Compliance Officer	A CCO or Chief Compliance Officer's primary responsibility is to ensure all procedures or activities are compliant with the company's overall policy and adhering to legal protocols with state and federal laws. Thus, the CCO drafts, proposes and develops compliance programs for the company to implement... Show more	$31-76

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Inspection Reports
   • Technical Assistance
   • Administrative Hearings
   • Minimum Standards
   • Child Care
   • Business Licenses
   • Computer Programs
   • State Regulations
   • Evaluates
   • HVAC
   • Unit Operations
   • Background Checks
   • State Inspections

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform fit test, EPA regulate air sampling, training and scheduling and manage HealthRX database.
   • Inspect & evaluate the condition electrical, plumbing, HVAC and relate operating systems.
   • Inspect housing systems including foundations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing and structural.
   • Provide updated information, interpretation and explanation of plumbing and mechanical codes to contractors, engineers, architects and other inspectors.
   • Conduct water testing and radon gas testing.
   • Conduct subsistence quality assurance inspections in food handling establishments, evaluates and recommends corrective actions for unsanitary conditions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your license inspector job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A license inspector can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, license inspectors' average salary in idaho is 55% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level license inspectors 70% less than senior-level license inspectors.
   • Certifications. A license inspector with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a license inspector's salary.

   Average license inspector salary

   $51,427yearly

   $24.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level license inspector salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 3, 2026

4. Writing a license inspector job description

   A license inspector job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a license inspector job description:

   License inspector job description example

   YV2646Base Licensed A&P Inspector - SDFLouisville, Kentucky-SDFFull Time - Permanent
   
   Provide day to day administration of Mesa Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) program for Technical Operations. Serves as focal point for coordination and submission of process changes that drive an SRA requirement. Responsible for maintaining, organization, and retention of records related to SMS program. Participate in weekly meeting to update Management and SMS team regarding current SRA's and associated changes. Has overall responsibility to ensure compliance to company general procedures manual, safety program Manual and Federal Aviation Regulation.
   
   Perform assigned inspection functions in accordance with Company general procedures and other Company manuals to ensure aircraft are airworthy and serviceable.
   
   * Perform assigned inspection functions, in accordance with the GPM and other Company manuals, to ensure company aircraft are inspected to the prescribed standard of airworthiness and serviceability.
   
   § Reviews the AMLs and DDLs for all Pilot reports and Deferred Maintenance items that are to be corrected by maintenance staff.
   § Audit AMLs prior to removal of white copy.
   
   § Review NRJCs for deferred maintenance items that are to be corrected by maintenance staff.
   
   § Certifies aircraft airworthiness (with regard to work performed) after an inspection by signing the aircraft airworthiness release in the AML.
   
   § Record discrepancies detected on appropriate work sheets.
   
   § Participating member of the MMRB.
   
   § Review all associated documentation utilized for aircraft inspections to ensure proper completion of all entries.
   
   § In addition to routine inspection duties, an inspector may be required to perform receiving inspections of materials and/or equipment.
   
   § Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Quality Control.
   
   Minimum Job Requirements:
   
   * Hold Mechanic's Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings and have held these ratings for at least three years. Meet requirements of 14 CFR Part 65.83.
   * Have a least one year of maintenance/inspection experience on different types of large aircraft with 10 or more passenger seats with an air carrier or certified repair station.
   * Must be able to work different shifts.
   * Position requires lifting, standing, bending for long periods of time.
   * Must be able to pass initial drug screen and random drug screens.
   * Must be available for occasional travel.
   * Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) either in direct work experience or higher education
   * Experience with analysis of data to determine risk levels
   * Detail oriented with gathering data for SRA submissions and retain organized records.
   * Must be team oriented and work well with different levels of management and FAA.
   * Proficient with use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
   * Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations

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5. Post your job

   To find license inspectors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any license inspectors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level license inspectors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your license inspector job on Zippia to find and recruit license inspector candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting license inspectors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new license inspector

   Once you've selected the best license inspector candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new license inspector. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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