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name: aviation-inspector
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'aviation inspector' (also: transportation inspector, aircraft inspection officer, aircraft maintenance inspector, aviation maintenance inspector, aircraft quality inspector, lead inspection officer). Use when the user asks for typical aviation inspector work such as: 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.; Start aircraft and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions.; Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security."
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# Aviation Inspector

Aviation inspectors perform inspections of the procedures followed in the matters of maintenance, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment. They check compliance with ICAO, EU, national and environmental regulations.

## Core workflow

1. 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.
2. Start aircraft and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions.
3. Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
4. Examine landing gear, tires, and exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for evidence of damage or corrosion and the need for repairs.
5. Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.
6. 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.
7. Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
8. Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- airworthiness directives
- apply airport standards and regulations
- apply technical communication skills
- aviation standards and recommended practices
- common aviation safety regulations
- comply with legal regulations
- conduct aviation auditing
- conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations
- conduct regular aviation research
- enforce fuel storage regulations
- evaluate implementation of safety procedures
- have computer literacy
- information confidentiality
- inspect aircraft documentation
- issue waivers

## Hot technologies

- SAS
- IBM WebSphere MQ
- Microsoft Access
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b0473a10-e3de-480c-a841-171f2356a074), O*NET 30.3 (53-6051.01). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*