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Aviation Inspectors - 53-6051.01

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Aircraft Inspector
  • Aircraft Quality Control Inspector
  • Airworthiness Safety Inspector
  • Aviation Safety Inspector
  • Avionics Safety Inspector
  • Technical Inspector
  • Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector
  • Assembly Inspector
  • Aviation Maintenance Inspector

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Analyze training programs and conduct oral and written examinations to ensure the competency of persons operating, installing, and repairing aircraft equipment.
  • Approve or deny issuance of certificates of airworthiness.
  • Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
  • 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.
  • Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
  • Inspect new, repaired, or modified aircraft to identify damage or defects and to assess airworthiness and conformance to standards, using checklists, hand tools, and test instruments.
  • 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.
  • Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
  • Issue pilots' licenses to individuals meeting standards.
  • Observe flight activities of pilots to assess flying skills and to ensure conformance to flight and safety regulations.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.
  • Recommend changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations, based on knowledge of operating conditions, aircraft improvements, and other factors.
  • Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment.
  • Schedule and coordinate in-flight testing programs with ground crews and air traffic control to ensure availability of ground tracking, equipment monitoring, and related services.
  • Start aircraft and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions.

Detailed Work Activities

  • assess staff or applicant skill levels
  • compile information on findings from investigation of accidents
  • conduct performance testing
  • conduct preflight or in-flight tests or checks of aircraft equipment
  • coordinate flight activities with ground personnel
  • evaluate training materials
  • examine equipment to detect disrepair
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • flight test new or altered aircraft
  • gather physical evidence
  • inspect commercial vehicles
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • inspect products or systems for regulatory compliance
  • inspect transportation equipment for damage or defects
  • maintain inspection tools or equipment
  • monitor aircraft operation to detect problems
  • monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
  • operate precision test equipment
  • perform safety inspections in transportation setting
  • pilot aircraft
  • prepare reports of inspections
  • prepare safety reports
  • recommend action to ensure compliance
  • recommend purchase, repair, or modification of equipment
  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • teach individuals work-related techniques or skills
  • use aircraft safety regulations
  • use government regulations
  • use hand or power tools
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • verify investigative information

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Inspector, Air-Carrier
  • Supervising Airplane Pilot