Aviation Inspectors

Also Called: Aircraft Inspector, Aviation Safety Inspector, Inspector, Quality Inspector

What Aviation Inspectors do

Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.

  • Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
  • Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
  • Examine landing gear, tires, and exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for evidence of damage or corrosion and the need for repairs.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Electronic Mail
  • Frequency of Decision Making
  • Time Pressure
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Eddy current examination equipment
  • Integrated maintenance information systems
  • Dial indicator or dial gauge
  • Wearable computing devices
  • Infrared imagers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
CAD/CAM software
Dassault Systemes CATIA

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service

Education

  • 61% Post-secondary certificate
  • 19% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 18% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Initiative
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding
  • Hearing and Speech

This is what Aviation Inspectors across the country typically make.

$19.13 / hour
$39,790 /year

Entry Level

$41.96 / hour
$87,290 /year

Median Level

$62.03 / hour
$129,020 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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