What is a preflight inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a preflight inspector

1. Explore preflight inspector education requirements

   Most common preflight inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   High School Diploma

   25.0 %

   Diploma

   25.0 %

2. Start to develop specific preflight inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Rules	100.00%

3. Complete relevant preflight inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New preflight 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 preflight inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real preflight inspector resumes.

4. Research preflight inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Accomplish all task to latest blue print revision, and FAA circulars and service bulletin's.
   • Coordinate customer interaction, providing direction and oversight in regard to maintenance, safety, quality assurance and training.
   • Work in conjunction with aircraft coordinator to manufacture the GV and GIV by interpreting blue prints and technical procedures.

5. Apply for preflight inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a preflight 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