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72404.02 – Aircraft inspectors

Aircraft inspectors inspect aircraft and aircraft systems following manufacture, modification, maintenance, repair or overhaul. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Aircraft engine inspector
  • Aircraft inspector
  • Aircraft systems inspector
  • Flight test inspector

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
  • Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, repair and overhaul, or modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
  • Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records of aircrafts.

Additional information

  • With experience, aircraft inspectors may progress to shop inspector or supervisor.
  • Aircraft mechanics and inspectors may acquire further endorsements to their AME licence allowing them to inspect and certify a broader range of aircraft and aircraft systems.
  • AME licences are issued in the following categories: M - Small and Large Aircrafts, E - Electronic Systems, S - Aircraft Structures.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (93200)
  • Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (22313)
  • Airworthiness inspectors (22231.03)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

724 – Technical maintenance trades

Minor group

7240 – Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicles)

Unit group

72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

Occupational profile

72404.02 – Aircraft inspectors

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