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 starboard and port fuselage and wing surfaces, record any dents, corrosion, loose fasteners or fluid…
Check aircraft for damage or defects
+Walk the starboard and port fuselage and wing surfaces, record any dents, corrosion, loose fasteners or fluid leaks with location and severity, confirm maintenance log entries match findings, flag defects needing grounding and notify the duty engineer before leaving the bay.
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Check compliance with EU regulations
+Review the aircraft's continuing airworthiness files and the operator's procedures against the current EU…
Check compliance with EU regulations
+Review the aircraft's continuing airworthiness files and the operator's procedures against the current EU regulations, list any non‑conformances with article and paragraph citations, estimate corrective actions and send the non‑conformance list to the compliance manager for a response within five working days.
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Inspect air navigational aids
+Inspect the localiser, glide path and approach lighting installations, verify alignment, signal strength and…
Inspect air navigational aids
+Inspect the localiser, glide path and approach lighting installations, verify alignment, signal strength and power supply readings against the technical tolerances, record instrument readings and test dates, and schedule repairs with the navigational aids technician if any parameter is out of tolerance.
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Assess airworthiness of aircraft
+Examine the aircraft's maintenance records, airframe and engine logbooks, recent defect reports and current…
Assess airworthiness of aircraft
+Examine the aircraft's maintenance records, airframe and engine logbooks, recent defect reports and current AD/SB compliance, perform a physical walkaround for safety items, conclude airworthiness status and issue a signed release or a grounding instruction with corrective actions listed.
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The daily work16
Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
+Inspect all forward and aft access plates and cabin service doors on the A320 in hangar 3 for security…
Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
+Inspect all forward and aft access plates and cabin service doors on the A320 in hangar 3 for security faults, note missing fasteners, corrosion, or misalignment, photograph each defect, and file a signed inspection record by 1600 today.
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Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
+Investigate the complaint about vibration on flight 472, collect witness statements from the captain and…
Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
+Investigate the complaint about vibration on flight 472, collect witness statements from the captain and cabin crew, examine the returned components and the maintenance log for the last 30 days, and prepare a causal findings memo for the safety board by Tuesday.
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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.
+Run the flight test program for hydraulic panel 2 on the Falcon, execute the manual and auto control cycles…
Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
+Run the flight test program for hydraulic panel 2 on the Falcon, execute the manual and auto control cycles at altitudes and temperatures specified in the test card, record system responses and anomalies, and deliver a signed test results pack to engineering within 48 hours.
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Review flight logs and service records
+Review the last 12 months of flight logs and service records for 737-800 N472PS, verify compliance with…
Review flight logs and service records
+Review the last 12 months of flight logs and service records for 737-800 N472PS, verify compliance with airworthiness directives and scheduled maintenance, highlight any overdue items, and produce a compliance checklist for fleet records by end of shift.
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Document inspection findings
+Document today's heavy maintenance inspection on engine 2: list each discrepancy with location, severity,…
Document inspection findings
+Document today's heavy maintenance inspection on engine 2: list each discrepancy with location, severity, corrective action recommended, attach photos and torque readings, and circulate the completed inspection report to maintenance control and the procurement lead by 1700.
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Inspect air traffic controls
+Inspect the tower's radar consoles and controller displays during the overnight shift, verify redundancy…
Inspect air traffic controls
+Inspect the tower's radar consoles and controller displays during the overnight shift, verify redundancy switching and alarm response, log any failures with timestamps and operator statements, and escalate unresolved faults to the ATC technical manager immediately.
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Prepare financial auditing reports
+Prepare the quarterly financial audit report for maintenance operations: pull the logbook totals, reconcile…
Prepare financial auditing reports
+Prepare the quarterly financial audit report for maintenance operations: pull the logbook totals, reconcile parts and labor spend against invoices, highlight any discrepancies over five thousand dollars, attach supporting documents, and send to Finance and the Chief Inspector by next Wednesday.
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Issue waivers
+Issue a waiver for the out-of-tolerance fuel hose identified today: document the defect, state operational…
Issue waivers
+Issue a waiver for the out-of-tolerance fuel hose identified today: document the defect, state operational risk and mitigations, record approvals from Shift Manager and Fuel Supervisor, set an expiry of 72 hours, and circulate the signed waiver to Maintenance Control and Safety by end of shift.
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Aviation standards and recommended practices
+Compile the advisory on implementing ICAO standards for our hangar: summarise the applicable recommended…
Aviation standards and recommended practices
+Compile the advisory on implementing ICAO standards for our hangar: summarise the applicable recommended practices, map each to current procedures, list gaps with proposed corrective actions, assign owners and deadlines, and circulate the advisory to Operations, Training and the Quality Manager by Friday.
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Common aviation safety regulations
+Draft the bulletin on common aviation safety regulations: list the five regulations most often breached in…
Common aviation safety regulations
+Draft the bulletin on common aviation safety regulations: list the five regulations most often breached in fuel operations, describe typical noncompliances seen during inspections, provide clear do-and-don't actions for frontline staff, and distribute the bulletin to all fuel teams and station managers Monday morning.
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Inspect aircraft documentation
+Inspect the aircraft maintenance records package for the A320 that arrived today, verify the logbook entries…
Inspect aircraft documentation
+Inspect the aircraft maintenance records package for the A320 that arrived today, verify the logbook entries match the stamped inspection dates, confirm all airframe service bulletins listed are signed and dated, then flag any missing signatures to James in maintenance by 16:00.
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Evaluate implementation of safety procedures
+Evaluate the hangar's safety procedure rollout from last month by reviewing the new permit-to-work forms,…
Evaluate implementation of safety procedures
+Evaluate the hangar's safety procedure rollout from last month by reviewing the new permit-to-work forms, observe two ground staff safety briefings, record deviations from the procedure, and submit a scored compliance report to Safety Manager Elena by close of business Friday.
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Conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations
+Conduct a fuel operations quality inspection at Fuel Farm 2 between 09:00–11:00, sample three dispensing…
Conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations
+Conduct a fuel operations quality inspection at Fuel Farm 2 between 09:00–11:00, sample three dispensing events, verify grounding, filter change records and spill-kit locations, photograph any nonconformity, and upload a defect log to Logistics before 13:00.
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Liaise with colleagues
+Liaise with engineering and operations to resolve the overdue corrective action on APU start failures:…
Liaise with colleagues
+Liaise with engineering and operations to resolve the overdue corrective action on APU start failures: arrange a 30-minute call with Lead Engineer Marco and Ops Supervisor Nina tomorrow at 10:30, circulate the failure analysis and proposed actions beforehand, and capture agreed owners and dates.
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Use technical documentation
+Trace the fuel boost pump circuit for aircraft serial 7B using the wiring diagram and the revised maintenance…
Use technical documentation
+Trace the fuel boost pump circuit for aircraft serial 7B using the wiring diagram and the revised maintenance manual, annotate any discrepancies between diagram and manual, produce a one-page comparison, and send it to Technical Publications by 15:00.
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Monitor airworthiness certifications
+Monitor the outstanding airworthiness certificates list and confirm renewal status for serials 3A, 4C and 9D:…
Monitor airworthiness certifications
+Monitor the outstanding airworthiness certificates list and confirm renewal status for serials 3A, 4C and 9D: check expiry dates, ensure required inspections are logged, update the master certificate tracker, and escalate any expiries within 30 days to Compliance Lead Sarah.
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