Also called: ASI, Airworthiness Inspector, Operations Inspector
Federal inspector who checks that airlines, pilots, mechanics, and aircraft follow safety rules.
You ride in an airline cockpit jump seat to observe the crew, audit a repair station's records, or give a check ride to a pilot examiner. If you find violations, you can take enforcement action.
Estimated from federal pay scales.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 10 years after high school. Extensive aviation experience: pilot certificates or A&P mechanic with many years of work; a degree helps.
Ways in: Certification, Military, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Aviation, Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautical Science.
Growing about average. Steady hiring to replace retirees.
Low risk for 10 years. AI flags risky operators from data; inspecting aircraft and pilots in person stays human.
Classes: Physics, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6051.
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