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Overview
Aviation inspectors review procedures, documentation and equipment connected to aircraft maintenance, air navigation aids, air traffic control and communications systems.
In job descriptions, look for aviation audits, aircraft documentation, airworthiness certificates, safety procedures, airport standards, risk analysis, technical communication and inspection reports.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Aviation inspectors review maintenance, navigation, air-traffic-control and communications procedures. Work can include audit preparation, document checks, inspection visits, safety-procedure review and written findings.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes aviation standards, airworthiness directives, aircraft documentation, audit methods, risk analysis, airport standards, technical communication and confidentiality. Inspection reports and airworthiness files are central working material.
Salary context
Salary context depends on inspection scope, aircraft or airport systems covered, travel, report responsibility, technical independence and whether the role includes accident investigation or training checks.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior aviation inspector, audit lead, safety manager, airworthiness specialist, accident-investigation support or aviation compliance coordination.
Good to know
Check whether adverts focus on maintenance, navigation aids, fuel operations, airworthiness certificates, airport procedures, safety audits or communications equipment. That focus changes the daily inspection work.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Aviation Inspectors
53-6051.01
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Air traffic controllers (3154)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b0473a10-e3de-480c-a841-171f2356a074 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3154.2 |
| ISCO group | 3154 |
| Concept type | Occupation |