What it pays
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Half of all Transportation Inspectors in the U.S. earn more than $92,100 a year — the middle 80% land between $40,330 and $138,670. About 24,500 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Transportation Inspectors”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$92,100typical pay / year
24,500people in this work
$138,670+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Analysing4
Check aircraft for damage or defects
+Walk the left wing and fuselage, open inspection panels, photograph any dents, corrosion or loose fasteners,…
Check aircraft for damage or defects
+Walk the left wing and fuselage, open inspection panels, photograph any dents, corrosion or loose fasteners, compare findings to the inspection checklist, mark discrepancies for corrective work and file the inspection report with the maintenance control office before end of shift.
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Check compliance with EU regulations
+Complete a conformity check of the aircraft technical file against EU Part-M and Part-145 requirements, list…
Check compliance with EU regulations
+Complete a conformity check of the aircraft technical file against EU Part-M and Part-145 requirements, list any missing maintenance records or non-compliances, draft a priority corrective action list and send it to Maintenance Control and the accountable manager by Thursday.
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Inspect air navigational aids
+Carry out a field inspection of the VOR, ILS and DME installations, record signal strength, alignment and…
Inspect air navigational aids
+Carry out a field inspection of the VOR, ILS and DME installations, record signal strength, alignment and power-test results, note any deviations from the TERPS tolerances, and issue a defect notice to Aeronautical Engineering with photographs and calibration requests within 48 hours.
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Assess airworthiness of aircraft
+Perform an airworthiness assessment on the Cessna 525 on the ramp: verify logbook continuity, cross-check AD…
Assess airworthiness of aircraft
+Perform an airworthiness assessment on the Cessna 525 on the ramp: verify logbook continuity, cross-check AD compliance, inspect recent maintenance tasks for return-to-service signoffs, list effective discrepancies and recommend grounding or release to service to the accountable staff within six hours.
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The daily work16
Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
+Examine all forward and aft access plates and cabin doors on ZK-ATL during walkaround, check fasteners, seals…
Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
+Examine all forward and aft access plates and cabin doors on ZK-ATL during walkaround, check fasteners, seals and locking pins for security and corrosion, photograph any discrepancies, log findings and notify line maintenance by 0900 if anything fails fit or function.
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Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
+Investigate the July 12 in‑flight smoke report on G-EXAM by reviewing cockpit voice summary, maintenance…
Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
+Investigate the July 12 in‑flight smoke report on G-EXAM by reviewing cockpit voice summary, maintenance defect history, technician statements and cabin crew complaint, recreate timeline, identify probable cause and prepare a findings brief for the safety board by Thursday COB.
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Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
+Plan and run the flight test program for serial 1234 to validate pitot heating, attitude indicator and…
Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
+Plan and run the flight test program for serial 1234 to validate pitot heating, attitude indicator and autopilot coupling across low, cruise and high altitude profiles, record instrument readouts, log pilot inputs for manual and automatic modes, and brief engineering with data within 24 hours.
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Review flight logs and service records
+Review flight logs and service records for N712QA from last 90 days, verify required inspections were…
Review flight logs and service records
+Review flight logs and service records for N712QA from last 90 days, verify required inspections were completed, cross‑check deferred defects against squawk history, flag missing entries or noncompliance and send a compliance summary to the assigned inspector by end of day.
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Document inspection findings
+Document inspection findings from today’s ramp checks on the A320 fleet: list each discrepancy with photos,…
Document inspection findings
+Document inspection findings from today’s ramp checks on the A320 fleet: list each discrepancy with photos, severity, required corrective action, responsible team and target rectification date, then issue the consolidated inspection report to QA manager and maintenance control before 1700.
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Inspect air traffic controls
+Inspect the tower’s radar displays, communication consoles and flight data link equipment for calibration…
Inspect air traffic controls
+Inspect the tower’s radar displays, communication consoles and flight data link equipment for calibration stickers, cable security and operator interface errors, run a quick functional check during the 1400 shift change and escalate any inoperable items to engineering immediately.
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Prepare financial auditing reports
+Prepare the quarterly financial audit report summarising inspection costs, corrective-action spending, and…
Prepare financial auditing reports
+Prepare the quarterly financial audit report summarising inspection costs, corrective-action spending, and fuel-operation variances for the maintenance unit, include sampled invoice copies and traceable approval lines, check totals against the ledger and circulate to finance and the station manager by Wednesday.
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Issue waivers
+Draft the waiver package for the overdue inspection on Hangar 3 including factual findings, risk assessment,…
Issue waivers
+Draft the waiver package for the overdue inspection on Hangar 3 including factual findings, risk assessment, mitigations, duration requested to 30 September, and signatures from maintenance lead and station manager; send to the regulatory approvals mailbox and copy the operations director for decision by Friday.
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Aviation standards and recommended practices
+Update the department guidance document to reflect the latest ICAO-referenced procedures for handling fuel…
Aviation standards and recommended practices
+Update the department guidance document to reflect the latest ICAO-referenced procedures for handling fuel sampling and documentation, add three new compliance check steps, rework the implementation timeline, and issue the revised guidance to quality, operations and training by next Monday.
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Common aviation safety regulations
+Compile a concise briefing on the applicable national safety regulations covering aircraft maintenance, fuel…
Common aviation safety regulations
+Compile a concise briefing on the applicable national safety regulations covering aircraft maintenance, fuel handling and recordkeeping, highlight three recent regulatory changes, list required actions for line managers, and distribute to all station supervisors with a one-week compliance checkpoint.
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Inspect aircraft documentation
+Review the aircraft logbooks, airframe maintenance records, and current service bulletins for the Bell 412 at…
Inspect aircraft documentation
+Review the aircraft logbooks, airframe maintenance records, and current service bulletins for the Bell 412 at Hangar B, list any missing signatures or incomplete entries, and produce a one-page nonconformance summary for maintenance manager Carlos by Wednesday noon.
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Evaluate implementation of safety procedures
+Walk the ground handling checklist at Gate 3 with line supervisors, confirm the three mandatory fuel shutoff…
Evaluate implementation of safety procedures
+Walk the ground handling checklist at Gate 3 with line supervisors, confirm the three mandatory fuel shutoff drills were completed last week, note any deviations from the approved procedure, and prepare a corrective action request for Safety Lead Aisha by Friday close of business.
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Conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations
+Inspect the refuelling bay operations during the 06:00 shift, verify permits, bonding continuity, spill kit…
Conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations
+Inspect the refuelling bay operations during the 06:00 shift, verify permits, bonding continuity, spill kit locations, and hose integrity, take timestamped photos of any breaches, and deliver a QA inspection report to Fuel Ops Lead Jamal by 10:30 this morning.
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Liaise with colleagues
+Schedule a quick debrief with ground crew lead Marta and QA technician Leo for 09:00 tomorrow, include the…
Liaise with colleagues
+Schedule a quick debrief with ground crew lead Marta and QA technician Leo for 09:00 tomorrow, include the short agenda on recent fuel findings, request their updates on outstanding CAPs, and confirm who will own the next week's follow-ups.
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Use technical documentation
+Cross-check the latest engine overhaul manual revision 4 against the workshop procedure card set for the…
Use technical documentation
+Cross-check the latest engine overhaul manual revision 4 against the workshop procedure card set for the Cessna 208, annotate any procedural differences and assemble an annotated reference pack for technicians before the Thursday shift change.
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Monitor airworthiness certifications
+Verify the airworthiness certificates for the four Learjets in fleet 12, confirm expiry dates and continued…
Monitor airworthiness certifications
+Verify the airworthiness certificates for the four Learjets in fleet 12, confirm expiry dates and continued compliance items, flag any certificate expiring within 90 days, and send a prioritized reminder to Chief Inspector Ramon by Monday 08:00.
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