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       CODE: 168.264-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): INSPECTOR, AIR-CARRIER (government ser.) alternate titles: aviation-safety officer;
operations inspector
Inspects aircraft and maintenance base facilities to assure conformance with federal safety and
qualifications standards: Examines aircraft maintenance record and flight log to determine if
service checks, maintenance checks, and overhauls were performed at intervals prescribed. Inspects
landing gear, tires, and exterior of fuselage, wings, and engine for evidence of damage or corrosion
and recommends repair. Examines access plates and doors for security. Inspects new, repaired, or
modified aircraft, according to checklist, to determine structural and mechanical airworthiness,
using handtools and test instruments. Starts aircraft and observes gauges, meters, and other
instruments to detect evidence of malfunction. Examines electrical systems and accompanies flight
crew on proving flight to test instruments. Inventories spare parts to determine whether stock meets
requirements. Analyzes training programs to assure competency of persons operating, installing, and
repairing equipment. Informs airline officials of deficiencies. Prepares report of inspection to
document findings. Approves or disapproves issuance of certificate of airworthiness. Conducts
examinations to test theoretical and practical knowledge of construction, maintenance, repair, and
trouble diagnosis for aircraft mechanics license candidates. Investigates air accidents to determine
whether cause was due to structural or mechanical malfunction. Required to have federal aviation
rating for type of aircraft inspected and pass federal aviation medical certification. May be
designated according to specialty as Air-Carrier Electronics Inspector (government ser.);
Air-Carrier Maintenance Inspector (government ser.).
GOE: 05.03.06 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M5 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 21911K Aviation Inspectors
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