Aviation Inspectors
Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
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Salary Information
Aviation Inspectors: $85,750 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect aircraft or aircraft components. | General |
| Pilot aircraft. | General |
| Record service or repair activities. | General |
| Recommend changes or corrective procedures. | General |
| Investigate transportation incidents, violations, or complaints. | General |
| Test performance of aircraft equipment. | General |
| Issue certificates or licenses. | General |
| Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Maintenance |
| Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Robotic workstation software | Industrial control software |
| Technical Data Management System TDMS | Document management software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Aircraft regulation databases | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ARINC Fiber Optics Installer | ETA International | Not Available |
| ARINC Fiber Optics Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| Certified Aviation Manager | National Business Aviation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Director of Safety | North American Transportation Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Safety Supervisor | North American Transportation Management Institute | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Evaluation & Endface Cleaning | ETA International | Not Available |
| Foreign Object Elimination | ASTM International | Not Available |