Aviation Inspectors
Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
About the profession
Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
How to Get Started
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Aviation Inspector → Practitioner Aviation Inspector → Senior Practitioner Aviation Inspector → Lead Aviation Inspector
Where are you on this career path?
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
129K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Set your current level first
Go to the Career Path tab and select your current level to see your personalized learning plan.
Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,790 - $62,098/year With equity/bonuses: $43,769 - $74,518 Top markets (SF/NYC): $45,759 - $74,518 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — 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…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,853 - $55,888 Year 2-3: Junior level $62,098 - $80,185 Year 4-6: Mid level $80,185 - $86,937 Year 7-10: Senior level $86,937 - $112,049 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
15 questions — answer honestly
You find the craft of a Aviation Inspector genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension You communicate clearly…
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