| Job Title |
Inspector, Air-carrier |
| Job Description |
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.).
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