Aviation Inspectors

Description

Career Cluster:

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.

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Aviation Inspectors

Education

Required Level of Education

• Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 61.38%
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 19.49%
• Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 17.57%
• Some College Courses = 1.55%

Related Work Experience

• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 32.26%
• Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 27.04%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 13.67%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.37%
• Over 10 years = 9.61%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.50%
• Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.55%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 28.63%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 27.64%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 26.77%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.88%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 3.74%
• None = 3.72%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.82%
• Up to and including 1 month = 1.80%

On-the-Job Training

• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 26.77%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 24.92%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 17.31%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.42%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 8.35%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 7.70%
• None or short demonstration = 3.72%
• Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 1.80%

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Aviation Inspectors

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• 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.
• Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.
• 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.
• Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Start aircraft and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions.
• Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment.
• Recommend changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations, based on knowledge of operating conditions, aircraft improvements, and other factors.
• Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
• Observe flight activities of pilots to assess flying skills and to ensure conformance to flight and safety regulations.
• Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
• Approve or deny issuance of certificates of airworthiness.
• Analyze training programs and conduct oral and written examinations to ensure the competency of persons operating, installing, and repairing aircraft equipment.
• Schedule and coordinate in-flight testing programs with ground crews and air traffic control to ensure availability of ground tracking, equipment monitoring, and related services.

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Aviation Inspectors

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

• Integrated maintenance information systems (Aircraft Technical Publishers ATP Maintenance Planner)
• Feeler gauges (Angled feeler gauges)
• Borescope inspection equipment (Borescopes)
• Coordinate measuring machines CMM
• Desktop computers
• Gauges or inspection fixtures (Dial gauges)
• Eddy current examination equipment (Eddy current inspection equipment)
• Eddy current examination equipment (Eddy current pencil probes)
• Liquid penetrant examination equipment (Fluorescent penetrant testers)
• Magnifiers (Hand held magnifiers)
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Handheld computers)
• Gauges or inspection fixtures (Inspection mirrors)
• Ladders
• Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
• Magnetic particle examination equipment (Magnetic particle inspection equipment)
• Integrated maintenance information systems (Maintenance tracking software)
• Micrometers
• Pick or place robots (Non-destructive inspection NDI robots)
• Ohmmeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Voltage or current meters (Output meters)
• Personal computers
• Rulers (Precision rulers)
• Pressure indicators (Pressure gauges)
• Protractors
• Scaffolding
• Interferometers (Shearographic equipment)
• Tachometers
• Infrared imagers (Thermographic equipment)
• Thread counters or gauges (Thread gauges)
• Torque wrenches
• Ultrasonic examination equipment (Ultrasonic inspection devices)
• Calipers (Vernier calipers)
• Wearable computing devices (Wearable computers)
• X ray radiography examination equipment (X ray inspection equipment)

Technologies Include:

• Data base user interface and query software

• Aircraft regulation databases
• Data entry software

• Industrial control software

• Robotic workstation software

• Office suite software

• Microsoft Office software

• Spreadsheet software

• Microsoft Excel

• Word processing software

• Microsoft Word

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Aviation Inspectors

Special Requirements

Most workers learn their jobs in 1 of about 170 trade schools certified by the FAA. Most mechanics who work on civilian aircraft are certified by the FAA as an “airframe mechanic” or a “powerplant mechanic.”

Education and training. Although a few people become mechanics through on-the-job training, most learn their jobs in 1 of about the 170 schools certified by the FAA. About one-third of these schools award 2-year and 4-year degrees in avionics, aviation technology, or aviation maintenance management.

FAA standards established by law require that certified mechanic schools offer students a minimum of 1,900 class hours. Coursework in schools normally lasts from 18 to 24 months and provides training with the tools and equipment used on the job. Aircraft trade schools are placing more emphasis on technologies such as turbine engines, composite materials—including graphite, fiberglass, and boron—and aviation electronics, which are increasingly being used in the construction of new aircraft.

Courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, electronics, computer science, and mechanical drawing are helpful because they demonstrate many of the principles involved in the operation of aircraft, and knowledge of these principles is often necessary to make repairs. Recent technological advances in aircraft maintenance require mechanics to have an especially strong background in electronics to get or keep jobs in this field.

Courses that develop writing skills also are important because mechanics are often required to submit reports. Mechanics must be able to read, write, and understand English.

A few mechanics are trained on the job by experienced mechanics. They must be supervised by certified mechanics until they have FAA certificates.

Licensure. The FAA requires at least 18 months of work experience for an airframe or powerplant certificate, although completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can be substituted for the work experience requirement. Mechanics and technicians also must pass an exam for certification and take at least 16 hours of training every 24 months to keep their certificate current. Many mechanics take training courses offered by manufacturers or employers, usually through outside contractors.

The FAA also offers a combined certificate that allows for certification as both an airframe and a powerplant mechanic, the A&P certificate. For a combined A&P certificate, mechanics must acquire at least 30 months of experience working with both engines and airframes, or experience combined with the completion of an FAA-certified mechanic school program. FAA regulations also require current work experience to keep the A&P certificate valid. Applicants must have at least 1,000 hours of work experience in the previous 24 months or take a refresher course. Most airlines require that mechanics have a high school diploma and an A&P certificate. Applicants for all certificates must pass written and oral tests and demonstrate that they can do the work authorized by the certificate.

Avionics technicians need an FAA mechanics’ certificate. They also must be trained and qualified and have the proper tools to work on avionics equipment. Many have avionics repair experience from the military or from working for avionics manufacturers.

Other qualifications. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Some aircraft mechanics in the Armed Forces acquire enough general experience to satisfy the work experience requirements for the FAA certificate. With additional study, they may pass the certifying exam. In general, however, jobs in the military services are too specialized to provide the broad experience required by the FAA. Most Armed Forces mechanics have to complete the entire FAA training program, although a few receive some credit for the material they learned in the service. In any case, military experience is a great advantage when seeking employment; employers consider applicants with formal training to be the most desirable applicants.

Aircraft mechanics must do careful and thorough work that requires a high degree of mechanical aptitude. Employers seek applicants who are self-motivated, hard working, enthusiastic, and able to diagnose and solve complex mechanical problems. Additionally, employers prefer mechanics who can perform a variety of tasks. Agility is important for the reaching and climbing necessary to do the job. Because they may work on the tops of wings and fuselages on large jet planes, aircraft mechanics must not be afraid of heights.

Advances in computer technology, aircraft systems, and the materials used to manufacture airplanes have made mechanics’ jobs more highly technical. Aircraft mechanics must possess the skills necessary to troubleshoot and diagnose complex aircraft systems. They also must continually update their skills with and knowledge of new technology and advances in aircraft technology

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research.

Aviation Inspectors

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
90.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
87.75	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
75.75	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
73.75	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
69.75	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
69.00	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
67.50	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
66.50	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
66.00	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
65.25	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
63.25	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
62.75	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
57.25	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
56.25	Clerical	Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Aviation Inspectors

Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
75.00	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
68.75	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
68.75	Operation Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
65.50	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
65.50	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
65.50	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.
59.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
59.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
50.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50.00	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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Aviation Inspectors

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
68.75	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
68.75	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
65.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
59.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
56.25	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
56.25	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
56.25	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
53.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
53.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
53.00	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

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Aviation Inspectors

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
95.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
94.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
93.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
93.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
91.50	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
89.50	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
86.75	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
83.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
82.00	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
81.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
80.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
80.00	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
76.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76.50	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
72.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
72.00	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
66.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
64.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
62.50	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
58.50	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
56.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
56.50	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
55.25	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
53.25	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
53.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
52.75	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
52.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
51.75	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
51.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

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Aviation Inspectors

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
98.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
96.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
91.50	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
87.25	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
85.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
84.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
83.25	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
82.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
80.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
79.25	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
79.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
75.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
71.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
66.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
63.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
58.25	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Aviation Inspectors

Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
72.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
66.67	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
61.17	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
55.50	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
55.50	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
99.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
97.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
95.40	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
92.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
91.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
90.20	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
89.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
88.60	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
87.40	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
86.60	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
81.20	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
79.60	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
78.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
77.80	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
76.60	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
76.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
75.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
75.00	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
72.40	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
70.60	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
69.40	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
67.20	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
66.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
65.40	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
64.60	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
63.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
58.00	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
57.00	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
56.80	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
56.40	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
55.60	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
53.20	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
52.60	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
51.60	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
51.00	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

• Overall Experience
  • Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
• Job Training
  • Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
• Examples
  • These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
• Education
  • Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$32,500.00	$65,950.00	$89,710.00
Virginia	$35,580.00	$70,210.00	$92,950.00
Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$72,016.00	$93,584.00	$103,802.00
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	$41,838.00	$65,422.00	$88,295.00
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	$35,253.00	$39,245.00	$64,845.00

* Earnings Calculations:

 Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

 National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Aviation Inspectors

Employment Projections

National	2012	2022	% Change
United States	26,200	29,100	+ 11.2%
State	2012	2022	% Change
Virginia	405	436	+ 7.7%
Region	2010	2020	% Change
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	125	151	+ 20.8%
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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• Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

 

Careers in Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation Pathway:

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

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Military Training

• Aircraft Structures

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center.

Aviation Inspectors

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Documenting/Recording Information	5.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	5.0
Getting Information	5.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	4.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	4.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Analyzing Data or Information	4.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Interacting With Computers	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Thinking Creatively	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Performing General Physical Activities	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Selling or Influencing Others	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	3.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.0
Handling and Moving Objects	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0

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Titles

• Aeronautical Inspector
• Air Carrier Inspector
• Aircraft Inspector
• Aircraft Landing Gear Inspector
• Aircraft Mechanic
• Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector
• Aircraft Quality Control Inspector
• Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
• Airplane Inspector
• Airworthiness Safety Inspector
• Assembly Inspector
• Aviation Maintenance Inspector
• Aviation Safety Inspector
• Avionics Safety Inspector
• Flight Inspector
• Flight Operations Inspector
• Inspector
• Jet Inspector
• Maintenance Director
• Maintenance Inspector
• Operations Inspector
• Pit Inspector
• Preflight Inspector
• Supervising Airplane Pilot
• Technical Inspector

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

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There are no Related Schools at this time.

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