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Aviation Inspectors

SOC 53-6051.01

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

Zone 3 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.0

Quality Control Analysis

4.0

Speaking

3.8

Operation Monitoring

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Active Listening

3.6

Writing

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.6

Production and Processing

4.5

English Language

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Law and Government

3.8

Transportation

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Engineering and Technology

3.7

Key Tasks

1Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.

2Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.

3Examine landing gear, tires, and exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for evidence of damage or corrosion and the need for repairs.

4Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.

5Inspect 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.

Also Known As

Aeronautical Inspector Aerospace Inspector Air Carrier Inspector Aircraft Inspector Aircraft Landing Gear Inspector Aircraft Maintenance Inspector Aircraft Quality Control Inspector Aircraft Systems Inspector Airplane Inspector Airworthiness Inspector