Aviation inspector, Kaitirotiro rererangi
Also known as
- Airworthiness inspector, air transport inspector, flight operations inspector, air accident inspector, unmanned aviation inspector
Aviation inspectors review all procedures, equipment and systems on aircraft to make sure aviation safety regulations are followed. They may inspect flight logs and investigate accidents.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$64K to $131K
Most common
$156K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1-2 years
Aviation inspectors
- usually work shifts and may be on call during weekends and evenings
- usually work in maintenance workshops, airports, airfields and aircraft hangars
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- review aircraft equipment, systems and procedures
- make sure flight safety rules are followed
- investigate flight incidents and safety concerns
- issue flight licences and safety certificates
- suggest fixes and improvements
- record aircraft services and repairs
- plan and schedule aircraft inspections
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You need
- experience in similar work
- an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL) or recognised equivalent experience
- 60 months of practical aviation engineering experience if no formal engineering training
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-Employment Skills) (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 4)
- a graduate certificate or diploma in aircraft maintenance and aeronautical engineering
- a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Production Control) (Level 6)
- a relevant tertiary qualification in aerospace engineering and technology
- a pilot licence
- relevant military experience
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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