Aviation Inspectors
Code: 53-6051.01
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£92,100
Range: £40,330 - £138,670
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Aircraft Inspector
Aircraft Quality Control Inspector (Aircraft QC Inspector)
Airworthiness Safety Inspector
Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI)
Avionics Safety Inspector
Inspector
Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI)
Quality Control Inspector (QC Inspector)
Quality Inspector
RTS Inspector (Return to Service Inspector)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Aircraft regulation databases
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Business
customer service
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Hearing and Speech
speak clearly
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Aviation Inspectors
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Aviation Inspectors is £92,100. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £40,330, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £138,670 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Aviation Inspectors typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Aviation Inspectors include: Aircraft regulation databases, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£40,330
Median Annual (Average):
£92,100
90th Percentile (Senior):
£138,670
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