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3 Tech Skills That Will Help Your Aviation Inspector Career

Understanding the latest innovations and safety regulations is key to becoming a successful aviation inspector.

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Aviation inspectors earn an average yearly salary of $77,533. Wages can range from $35,342 and go up to $170,090. [Adobe Stock photo]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) are critical for aircraft safety, requiring a strong foundation of education, certifications like Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) and Inspection Authorization (IA), and significant work experience.
  • The role of ASIs is being transformed by advanced technologies such as drones for efficient visual inspections, Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for structural integrity, and the Internet of Things (IoT) for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
  • To adapt and succeed in this evolving field, ASIs must engage in continuous professional development, acquiring new skills and certifications in drone operation, advanced NDT methods, and IoT systems integration.
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My first role in the aerospace industry was as a product line manager for a company that manufactured various aircraft components.

At the time, I had a limited background in aerospace. One of the first things I learned was the importance, and often panic, associated with Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations. If you are unfamiliar with this term, it means the aircraft cannot be flown until an aviation inspector has approved it for flight again.

David Daly

David Daly is a professional writer, former Marine Corps officer, and a licensed commercial drone pilot. He is the founder of Vigilante Drones, a drone services company and a co-owner of Altitude University, a leading online educational platform for the drone industry.

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