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 assigned A320 on stand 12, open the maintenance log and the last preflight checklist, inspect the…
Check aircraft for damage or defects
+Walk the assigned A320 on stand 12, open the maintenance log and the last preflight checklist, inspect the fuselage, control surfaces, landing gear and fuel caps for dents, leaks or missing fasteners, photograph each defect and file a signed discrepancy report to Maintenance by 18:00.
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Check compliance with EU regulations
+Audit the operations manual and the last three duty rosters against EU Air OPS Part regulations, note any…
Check compliance with EU regulations
+Audit the operations manual and the last three duty rosters against EU Air OPS Part regulations, note any deviations in a compliance checklist, gather evidence from two recent flight reports and send the non-compliance package to the safety manager and legal counsel for review by Wednesday.
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Inspect air navigational aids
+Inspect the VOR on taxiway B and the glide slope on runway 27 at first light, verify antenna alignment,…
Inspect air navigational aids
+Inspect the VOR on taxiway B and the glide slope on runway 27 at first light, verify antenna alignment, indicator readings and power supplies against the technical maintenance sheet, record signal strength readings, tag any out-of-tolerance items and issue a maintenance job request with photos to NavAids by 09:30.
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Assess airworthiness of aircraft
+Review the aircraft 737 logbook, cross-check ADs, SBs and last C-check entries with the airworthiness…
Assess airworthiness of aircraft
+Review the aircraft 737 logbook, cross-check ADs, SBs and last C-check entries with the airworthiness directive list, perform a systems status walkdown, document any open items with references and forward an airworthiness recommendation to the certifying engineer before end of shift.
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The daily work16
Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
+Walk the specified aircraft now and check every access plate and door on the left-hand fuselage for correct…
Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
+Walk the specified aircraft now and check every access plate and door on the left-hand fuselage for correct security pins, seals, latching torque and tamper marks, photograph any discrepancy, note placard legibility, and file a signed checklist by 1600 today.
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Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
+Investigate the June 3 flight complaint: review crew statements, ATC recordings and maintenance logs,…
Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
+Investigate the June 3 flight complaint: review crew statements, ATC recordings and maintenance logs, interview the captain and ground engineer, identify probable cause and contributing factors, and prepare the causal report for the safety board by next 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 planned flight test today to exercise the pitot-static system, autopilot coupling and backup manual…
Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
+Run the planned flight test today to exercise the pitot-static system, autopilot coupling and backup manual controls across slow-speed, high-altitude and rapid pitch conditions, record instrument readings and pilot reports, and submit the test log and anomaly list before debrief.
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Review flight logs and service records
+Review the last six months of flight logs and service records for aircraft N287QX, verify weight-and-balance…
Review flight logs and service records
+Review the last six months of flight logs and service records for aircraft N287QX, verify weight-and-balance entries, deferred defects, AD compliance and oil-consumption notes, highlight any overdue tasks and forward the exceptions to the maintenance control by 1400.
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Document inspection findings
+Record my inspection findings from the hangar walk: list each non-conformance, cite the applicable procedure…
Document inspection findings
+Record my inspection findings from the hangar walk: list each non-conformance, cite the applicable procedure or manual paragraph, photograph the fault, assign corrective action to the appropriate engineer and set a completion target for the end of the week.
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Inspect air traffic controls
+Inspect the tower and approach control consoles this morning for procedural compliance: verify controller…
Inspect air traffic controls
+Inspect the tower and approach control consoles this morning for procedural compliance: verify controller certifications, radar display calibration, comms log entries, and local procedures are posted; log any discrepancies and brief the ATC manager before shift change.
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Inspect aircraft documentation
+Review the aircraft's technical log, maintenance release, and latest AD compliance list for the Airbus A320…
Inspect aircraft documentation
+Review the aircraft's technical log, maintenance release, and latest AD compliance list for the Airbus A320 that arrived yesterday, flag any missing entries or unsigned release pages, and compile a one-page exception memo for the maintenance manager by 1600 today.
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Evaluate implementation of safety procedures
+Walk the hangar findings against the published safety manual for ground handling at Heathrow, note where…
Evaluate implementation of safety procedures
+Walk the hangar findings against the published safety manual for ground handling at Heathrow, note where staff practices diverge from procedure, estimate risk impact for each divergence, and produce recommendations for corrective actions to discuss at tomorrow's safety meeting.
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Conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations
+Inspect the refuelling bay operations during the 0800 shift: observe bonding and grounding, paperwork for…
Conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations
+Inspect the refuelling bay operations during the 0800 shift: observe bonding and grounding, paperwork for fuel receipt, and PPE use; record nonconformances with photos and timestamped notes, then produce a QA checklist summary for the fuel supervisor by end of shift.
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Liaise with colleagues
+Contact the line maintenance lead, the duty operations manager, and the training coordinator to arrange a…
Liaise with colleagues
+Contact the line maintenance lead, the duty operations manager, and the training coordinator to arrange a joint debrief on last week's runway incursion, propose three agenda items, and find a mutual two-hour slot next Wednesday afternoon.
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Use technical documentation
+Locate the current revision of the engine removal procedure, verify the torque values and safety precautions…
Use technical documentation
+Locate the current revision of the engine removal procedure, verify the torque values and safety precautions against the manufacturer's AMM, mark any discrepancies, and create a corrected checklist for the next removal task.
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Monitor airworthiness certifications
+Cross-check the airworthiness certificates for the three Beechcraft 1900 fleet against the registry and…
Monitor airworthiness certifications
+Cross-check the airworthiness certificates for the three Beechcraft 1900 fleet against the registry and maintenance records, identify any lapsing approvals within 60 days, and escalate urgent renewals to the certification authority with supporting evidence.
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Prepare financial auditing reports
+Prepare the quarterly financial audit report on safety spend: reconcile maintenance and fuel safety line…
Prepare financial auditing reports
+Prepare the quarterly financial audit report on safety spend: reconcile maintenance and fuel safety line items against invoices, highlight variances over 10 percent with explanations, attach supporting logs and send to Finance Director and Head of Safety by Friday.
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Issue waivers
+Draft and issue the operational waiver for Night Refuelling at Hangar 4: cite the inspected mitigations, list…
Issue waivers
+Draft and issue the operational waiver for Night Refuelling at Hangar 4: cite the inspected mitigations, list duration to 30 September, assign monitoring to Fuel Ops Supervisor and require weekly compliance checks, then route to Director of Operations for signature by Wednesday.
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Aviation standards and recommended practices
+Update the guidance document on Standards and Recommended Practices: incorporate the recent inspection…
Aviation standards and recommended practices
+Update the guidance document on Standards and Recommended Practices: incorporate the recent inspection findings on fuel handling, reconcile differences with our internal procedures, add an action table with owners and deadlines, then circulate to Standards Committee before Tuesday's meeting.
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Common aviation safety regulations
+Compile the summary brief on common aviation safety regulations: map the applicable regulations to our…
Common aviation safety regulations
+Compile the summary brief on common aviation safety regulations: map the applicable regulations to our procedures, flag three areas of non-conformance from recent inspections, recommend specific corrective actions, and email the brief to the Regulatory Affairs Lead and CEO by end of day Monday.
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