One of the most thankless jobs in aviation has to be that of an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI). This cadre of experienced aviation professionals has made the choice to work for the government bureaucracy that is the FAA and by doing so, are in many cases the front line for safety in aviation. But many pilots don't exactly roll out the welcome mat when they see an FAA staff member show up at their local airport. It's a tough job that doesn't typically bring accolades from pilots and mechanics.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/the-tough-job-of-being-an-faa-asi