Aviation Inspectors
Also called: Aircraft Inspector, Aircraft Quality Control Inspector, Airworthiness Safety Inspector, Aviation Safety Inspector
In the military: see titles from the Navy.
What they do:
Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Start aircraft and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions.
- Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
Safety and Government
Engineering and Technology
Transportation
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Hearing and Speech
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about aviation inspectors.