Investigate air accidents to help determine their cause.
Evaluate an ejection seat to make sure it can be safely fired in an emergency.
Inspect the rotors on a helicopter for cracks to prevent a catastrophic failure.
Check that the emergency exits on a commercial flight are functioning and properly marked.
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Aviation inspectors are critical to ensuring that aircraft are safe to fly. They conduct pre-flight inspections to make sure an aircraft is safe. They also inspect the work of aircraft mechanics, and keep detailed records of work done to maintain or repair an aircraft. As problems are identified, they may make changes to maintenance schedules, and may be called upon to investigate air accidents.
Aviation Inspector
Check out this video from the PBS show Design Squad. The country's largest blimp is not allowed to fly until it passes a pre-flight inspection by Mark Caylao.
Active Listening:?Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension:?Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making:?Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving:?Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring:?Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Core Tasks
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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 aircraft access plates and doors for security.
Examine landing gear, tires, and exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for evidence of damage or corrosion and the need for repairs.
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.
Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.
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