What is a gear inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a gear inspector

1. Explore gear inspector education requirements

   Most common gear inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   37.5 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

   Master's

   12.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific gear inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GD	38.37%
   Aerospace	24.99%
   Inspection Results	16.74%
   Article Inspection	13.63%
   Dimensional Inspection	6.27%

3. Complete relevant gear inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gear inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gear inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gear inspector resumes.

4. Research gear inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Conduct dimensional and visual inspections procedures on CMM machines to ensure geometrical characteristics of the product are in specification.
   • Ensure piping systems run efficiently without defects; perform visual and electronic inspections.

5. Apply for gear inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a gear inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams