Occupational Employment Statistics
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors; rail inspectors; and other inspectors of transportation vehicles, not elsewhere classified. Excludes “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093).
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 130 | N/A |
| Public Administration | 100 | $60.91/hr |
- Observe flight activities of pilots to assess flying skills and to ensure conformance to flight and safety regulations.
- Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
- Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
- Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
- Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
- Evaluate new methods of packaging, testing, shipping, or transporting hazardous materials to ensure adequate public safety protection.
- Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.
- Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment.
- Evaluate new methods of packaging, testing, shipping, or transporting hazardous materials to ensure adequate public safety protection.
- Examine carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, or carrier training and testing programs for compliance with regulations or safety standards.