Aviation Inspectors

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.
2. 02Inspect 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.
3. 03Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment.
4. 04Examine landing gear, tires, and exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for evidence of damage or corrosion and the need for repairs.
5. 05Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
6. 06Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
7. 07Approve or deny issuance of certificates of airworthiness.
8. 08Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
9. 09Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
10. 10Recommend changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations, based on knowledge of operating conditions, aircraft improvements, and other factors.
11. 11Start aircraft and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions.
12. 12Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.

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