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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 11,914+ 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
984
California
981
Texas
924
Washington
508
Arizona
473
Wisconsin
429
Michigan
411
Colorado
401
Oregon
401
Ohio
388
Illinois
350
North Carolina
323
Pennsylvania
299
Minnesota
292
Georgia
285
Tennessee
278
Indiana
277
Idaho
249
Missouri
243
New York
232
Iowa
206
Virginia
203
Utah
195
Alabama
186
Kansas
173
Alaska
169
Oklahoma
161
South Carolina
158
Nevada
156
Arkansas
131
New Mexico
128
Montana
124
Louisiana
117
Kentucky
110
Mississippi
95
Massachusetts
93
Nebraska
90
Maine
83
Wyoming
81
Connecticut
79
Maryland
76
South Dakota
72
New Jersey
61
New Hampshire
59
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 — 984 IA inspectors
  2. California — 981 IA inspectors
  3. Texas — 924 IA inspectors
  4. Washington — 508 IA inspectors
  5. Arizona — 473 IA inspectors
  6. Wisconsin — 429 IA inspectors
  7. Michigan — 411 IA inspectors
  8. Colorado — 401 IA inspectors
  9. Oregon — 401 IA inspectors
  10. Ohio — 388 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.