# Tasks & work activities — aircraft assembly inspector

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-6051.07 (Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 7543; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
- **[Core]** Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment.
- **[Core]** Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.
- **[Supplemental]** Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
- **[Supplemental]** Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
- **[Supplemental]** Investigate complaints regarding safety violations.
- **[Supplemental]** Examine carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, or carrier training and testing programs for compliance with regulations or safety standards.
- **[Supplemental]** Review commercial vehicle logs, shipping papers, or driver and equipment records to detect any problems or to ensure compliance with regulations.
- **[Supplemental]** Investigate incidents or violations, such as delays, accidents, and equipment failures.
- **[Supplemental]** Attach onboard diagnostics (OBD) scanner cables to vehicles to conduct emissions inspections.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct visual inspections of emission control equipment and smoke emitted from gasoline or diesel vehicles.
- **[Supplemental]** Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.

## Detailed work activities

- Connect cables or electrical lines.
- Inspect motor vehicles.
- Investigate transportation incidents, violations, or complaints.
- Prepare accident or incident reports.
- Recommend changes or corrective procedures.
- Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.