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Aviation Inspectors

  • Government and Public Administration

Tasks

What tasks do Aviation Inspectors perform?

  • 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 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.

  • Approve or deny issuance of certificates of airworthiness.


Knowledge

What do Aviation Inspectors need to know?

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Public Safety and Security

    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.


Skills

What skills do Aviation Inspectors need?

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.



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