Aviation inspector ensuring aircraft and maintenance procedures meet Federal safety regulations through inspections, record examinations, and airworthiness assessments. Conducts investigations and flight tests to enhance safety and compliance in aviation operations
Experience
Aviation Inspector
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Inspected work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair of aircraft and mechanical systems
Examined maintenance records and flight logs to verify service and maintenance checks were performed at prescribed intervals
Inspected new, repaired, or modified aircraft to identify damage or defects and assess airworthiness using checklists and test instruments
Approved or denied issuance of certificates of airworthiness based on inspection findings
Prepared and maintained detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports
Investigated air accidents and complaints to determine causes and recommend safety improvements
Conducted flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under various conditions