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Find an Inspection Authorization Designee Near You — All 50 States

Find FAA-certified IA inspectors anywhere in the United States. AviatorDB lists 11,884+ active IA inspectors, with the largest concentrations in Florida, California, and Texas. Browse by state below, or search directly by name or certificate number. All records are refreshed monthly from the FAA's official airman registry — the same primary source used by employers, training schools, and aviation safety auditors nationwide.

StateIA Inspectors
Florida
982
California
979
Texas
921
Washington
508
Arizona
470
Wisconsin
429
Michigan
409
Colorado
399
Oregon
399
Ohio
386
Illinois
349
North Carolina
319
Pennsylvania
297
Minnesota
292
Georgia
285
Tennessee
276
Indiana
276
Idaho
249
Missouri
243
New York
234
Iowa
206
Virginia
201
Utah
196
Alabama
186
Kansas
173
Alaska
168
Oklahoma
161
South Carolina
158
Nevada
156
Arkansas
129
New Mexico
129
Montana
124
Louisiana
117
Kentucky
109
Mississippi
95
Massachusetts
93
Nebraska
90
Maine
83
Wyoming
81
Connecticut
79
Maryland
77
South Dakota
72
New Jersey
61
New Hampshire
58
West Virginia
46
North Dakota
32
Vermont
32
Puerto Rico
17
Delaware
17
Rhode Island
17
Hawaii
16
District of Columbia
1
Guam
1
Virgin Islands
1

How to find an IA Inspector anywhere in the US

  1. Pick your state from the list above to see all IA inspectors registered there.
  2. Or jump straight to airman search to look up by name, certificate, or city.
  3. Each result links to a certificate detail page showing ratings, medical class, and issuance date.
  4. Cross-reference at airmen.faa.gov for primary-source verification.

Top 10 states for IA Inspectors by count

  1. Florida — 982 IA inspectors
  2. California — 979 IA inspectors
  3. Texas — 921 IA inspectors
  4. Washington — 508 IA inspectors
  5. Arizona — 470 IA inspectors
  6. Wisconsin — 429 IA inspectors
  7. Michigan — 409 IA inspectors
  8. Colorado — 399 IA inspectors
  9. Oregon — 399 IA inspectors
  10. Ohio — 386 IA inspectors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Inspection Authorization (IA) and who needs one?
An Inspection Authorization (IA) is an FAA-granted privilege held by experienced A&P mechanics that lets them perform annual inspections, sign off on major repairs, and approve aircraft for return to service. Aircraft owners need an IA to perform annual inspections (FAR 91.409). IAs must maintain currency and renew every two years.
How often does the FAA renew IA designations?
The FAA renews IA designations every two years, by March 31 of odd-numbered years. IAs must demonstrate continued currency through inspections performed, training completed, or specific FAA-approved activities. AviatorDB lists only currently-active IAs.