[Core] [50% incumbents] 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 instruments.
  DWAs: Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.
  DWAs: Record service or repair activities.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment.
  DWAs: Recommend changes or corrective procedures.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
  DWAs: Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
  DWAs: Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Approve or deny issuance of certificates of airworthiness.
  DWAs: Issue certificates or licenses.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Examine landing gear, tires, and exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for evidence of damage or corrosion and the need for repairs.
  DWAs: Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security.
  DWAs: Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Start aircraft and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Inspect aircraft or aircraft components. | Pilot aircraft.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Recommend changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations, based on knowledge of operating conditions, aircraft improvements, and other factors.
  DWAs: Recommend changes or corrective procedures.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls.
  DWAs: Test performance of aircraft equipment.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes.
  DWAs: Investigate transportation incidents, violations, or complaints.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Analyze training programs and conduct oral and written examinations to ensure the competency of persons operating, installing, and repairing aircraft equipment.
  DWAs: Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.

[EMERGING:New] Inspect uncrewed aircraft systems, such as drones, to ensure compliance with safety and operation regulations.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.60 lvl:5.22) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:4.59 lvl:6.42) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.46 lvl:5.14) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.42 lvl:5.43) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Transportation (imp:4.41 lvl:5.67) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Education and Training (imp:4.08 lvl:5.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Production and Processing (imp:3.86 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.81 lvl:4.91) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:3.75 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.67 lvl:4.60) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.48 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.44 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Design (imp:3.43 lvl:4.54) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:3.43 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administrative (imp:3.39 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Telecommunications (imp:3.07 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.97 lvl:3.26) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.89 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.84 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.83 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.66 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:2.57 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Geography (imp:2.25 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.19 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Building and Construction (imp:2.18 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.98 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.88) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.88) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.60 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.55 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.29 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.95 lvl:5.41) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.91 lvl:5.35) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.68 lvl:5.17) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.60 lvl:5.43) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Working with Computers (imp:4.53 lvl:4.35) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.50 lvl:5.79) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Getting Information (imp:4.48 lvl:5.09) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.26 lvl:5.19) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.11 lvl:5.35) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.11 lvl:4.70) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.10 lvl:5.31) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.05 lvl:5.34) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.03 lvl:5.04) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.98 lvl:4.74) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.86 lvl:4.51) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.86 lvl:4.18) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Processing Information (imp:3.79 lvl:4.54) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.78 lvl:3.99) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.72 lvl:4.74) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.71 lvl:4.46) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.67 lvl:3.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.46) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.38 lvl:3.01) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.35 lvl:4.32) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.34 lvl:3.84) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.31 lvl:3.73) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.25 lvl:3.93) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.24 lvl:3.70) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.19 lvl:3.01) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.59) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.09 lvl:4.18) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.00 lvl:3.30) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.99 lvl:3.33) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.78 lvl:3.20) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.64 lvl:2.98) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.64 lvl:2.25) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.58 lvl:2.72) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.54 lvl:2.68) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.51 lvl:2.83) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.44 lvl:2.60) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.31 lvl:2.61) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.17) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.01) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.98) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.86) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.34) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.17) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.15) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.35) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 24,500
  annual_median    : $92,100
  annual_pct10     : $40,330
  annual_pct25     : $58,780
  annual_pct75     : $108,890
  annual_pct90     : $138,670
  annual_mean      : $88,540
  hourly_median    : $44.28

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($123,120)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,760)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.137x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   11,220  median: $  93,420
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    7,820  median: $  80,570
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,030  median: $ 105,500
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,980  median: $  40,810
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      440  median: $  46,740
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      310  median: $  42,720
  Retail Trade                             emp:      120  median: $  39,240
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       60  median: $  90,880

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   11,220  median: $  93,420
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    7,820  median: $  80,570
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,030  median: $ 105,500
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,980  median: $  40,810
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      440  median: $  46,740
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      310  median: $  42,720
  Retail Trade                             emp:      120  median: $  39,240
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       60  median: $  90,880

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Howard Hughes (similarity: 0.1875)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hughes
  QID: Q189081
  Extract: Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was an American aviator, aerospace engineer, business magnate, film producer, and investor. He was one of the richest and most influential people in the world during his lifetime. He first became prominent as a film producer, and then as an important figure in the aviation i

  Title: Structure of the Italian Navy (similarity: 0.0833)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Italian_Navy
  QID: Q96406613
  Extract: 
The following is the structure of the Italian Navy as of June 2020. It is considered a multiregional and a blue-water navy.

  Title: Federal Aviation Administration (similarity: 0.5600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Aviation_Administration
  QID: Q335357
  Extract: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a U.S. federal government agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates civil aviation in the United States and surrounding international waters. Its powers include air traffic control, certification of personnel and aircraft, setting

  Title: Structure of the Italian Air Force (similarity: 0.3019)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Italian_Air_Force
  QID: Q55634117
  Extract: The article provides an overview of the entire chain of command and organization of the Italian Air Force as of 1 January 2018 and includes all currently active units. The Armed Forces of Italy are under the command of the Italian Supreme Defense Council, presided over by the President of the Italia

  Title: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India) (similarity: 0.3438)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directorate_General_of_Civil_Aviation_(India)
  QID: Q4659947
  Extract: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India. It became a statutory body under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020. The DGCA investigates aviation accidents and incidents, maintains all regulations related to aviat

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, knowledge requirements, and clear industry employment patterns, though Wikipedia context is limited.
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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with Federal Aviation Administration being the closest semantic neighbor at 0.560 similarity, providing regulatory context for aviation inspection roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Aviation Inspectors examine aircraft, maintenance procedures, air traffic controls, and aviation equipment to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety regulations. They evaluate new, repaired, and modified aircraft for airworthiness, reviewing maintenance records and conducting detailed inspections of critical systems. These professionals serve as the final checkpoint between aircraft maintenance and safe flight operations, issuing certificates of airworthiness and ensuring aviation safety standards are met.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Aviation Inspectors start their day reviewing maintenance logs and flight records to verify compliance with service requirements and Federal regulations. They conduct thorough physical inspections of aircraft exteriors, examining landing gear, tires, wings, engines, and fuselage for damage or corrosion. Inside the aircraft, they check access plates, doors, gauges, and instruments, often starting engines to observe operational parameters. Documentation consumes significant time as they prepare detailed inspection reports, maintain certification records, and recommend equipment modifications or repairs. They also oversee the work of aircraft mechanics during maintenance operations, ensuring procedures meet safety standards.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful Aviation Inspectors possess exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills, as they must identify subtle defects that could compromise flight safety. They demonstrate high dependability and integrity, understanding that their decisions directly impact passenger and crew safety. Strong mechanical aptitude combined with problem-solving abilities allows them to assess complex aircraft systems and troubleshoot potential issues. Effective communicators who can clearly document findings and explain technical requirements to mechanics and airline personnel perform best in this role.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires an associate's degree in aviation maintenance, aerospace technology, or related field, with 33.6% of practitioners holding two-year degrees. Many enter with post-secondary certificates in aviation maintenance technology (19.7%) or progress from high school with extensive on-the-job training (29.2%). Federal Aviation Administration certification and several years of aircraft maintenance experience are generally required before advancing to inspector roles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Aviation Inspectors often advance to senior inspector positions, specializing in specific aircraft types or complex systems like avionics. Career progression may lead to supervisory roles overseeing inspection teams or regulatory positions within the Federal Aviation Administration. Some transition to aerospace engineering roles, quality control management in aircraft manufacturing, or consulting positions with airlines and maintenance organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Aviation Inspectors earn a median annual salary of $92,100 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with top performers earning up to $138,670. The field employs 24,500 professionals nationwide, with significant geographic wage variation from $29,760 in Puerto Rico to $123,120 in Alaska. Federal, state, and local government agencies employ 11,220 inspectors, while transportation and warehousing sectors employ 7,820. The emerging inspection of uncrewed aircraft systems and drones represents a growing specialty area as these technologies become more prevalent in commercial aviation.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Aviation inspection work is moderately resistant to automation due to the complex judgment required for safety-critical decisions and the need for physical examination of aircraft components. While digital tools and sensors may enhance inspection capabilities, the human expertise required for evaluating compliance with safety standards and making airworthiness determinations will likely remain essential.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [riasec_cluster] Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (53-6051.07) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share similar conventional and realistic RIASEC profiles focused on systematic inspection and compliance evaluation.
    data: RIASEC C:5.73, R:5.57
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Evaluating compliance with standards
  [task_similarity] Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Aviation Inspectors directly oversee and evaluate the work of aircraft mechanics, sharing mechanical knowledge and aircraft system expertise.
    data: Mechanical knowledge imp:4.6, lvl:6.4
    data: Inspect work of aircraft mechanics
    data: Primary-Long relationship
  [skill_overlap] Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require similar inspection methodologies, compliance evaluation, and documentation skills for safety-critical systems.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Critical Thinking imp:4.0
  [knowledge_overlap] Avionics Technicians (49-2091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require deep understanding of aircraft electrical systems, avionics, and engineering technology for maintenance and inspection.
    data: Engineering and Technology imp:3.8, lvl:4.9
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Aircraft systems expertise
  [career_pathway] Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians (17-3021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Aviation Inspectors often advance to aerospace engineering roles due to overlapping technical knowledge and aircraft system expertise.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Aerospace technical background
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge
  [transferable_skill] Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Quality Control Analysis and Operations Monitoring skills transfer across inspection roles requiring attention to detail.
    data: Quality Control Analysis imp:3.8
    data: Operations Monitoring imp:3.8
    data: Primary-Long relationship

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  exclude_keywords : ['pilot', 'mechanic', 'technician', 'controller', 'engineer']
  title_patterns   : ['*Aviation*Inspector*', '*Aircraft*Inspector*', '*Airworthiness*', '*Safety Inspector*', '*Quality Control Inspector*']
  common_variations: ['ASI', 'aviation safety inspector', 'aircraft QC inspector', 'aeronautical inspector', 'air carrier inspector', 'aircraft landing gear inspector', 'aircraft systems inspector', 'avionics safety inspector']

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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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others                     38  0.01399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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equipment                  30  0.01104  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:7%
aviation                   27  0.00994  inference            inference:59%  wikipedia:41%
maintenance                16  0.00589  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:19%
principles                 16  0.00589  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  15  0.00552  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
control                    14  0.00515  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:7%  inference:7%
procedures                 13  0.00479  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:15%  inference:15%
includes                   13  0.00479  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
objects                    12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       12  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  wikipedia:17%
materials                  11  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
performing                  9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
rules                       9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
safety                      9  0.00331  inference            inference:78%  onet_tasks:11%  onet_dimensions:11%
problems                    9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:22%
resources                   9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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hand                        8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
regulations                 8  0.00294  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:25%
needs                       8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
providing                   8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
physical                    8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
events                      8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%