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.
Also includes
| Aviation Inspectors |
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $71,870.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 0 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 91 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 0.50 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 455 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 2.25 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Integrity
Work Ethic
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Following Directions
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Integrity
Work Ethic
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Following Directions
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Test mechanical products or equipment
Conduct performance testing
Test performance of aircraft equipment
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems
Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Inspect vehicle body to determine extent of damages and repairs needed
Inspect aircraft or aircraft components
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Inspect transportation or shipping related machinery or equipment
Perform inspection of tools or equipment prior to use
Examine returned parts for defects
Inspect objects using x-ray or magnetic methods
Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment
Conduct performance testing
Test performance of aircraft equipment
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems
Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Inspect vehicle body to determine extent of damages and repairs needed
Inspect aircraft or aircraft components
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards
Evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
Inspect transportation or shipping related machinery or equipment
Perform inspection of tools or equipment prior to use
Examine returned parts for defects
Inspect objects using x-ray or magnetic methods
Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Measure internal and external transportation, delivery, or distribution performance
Monitor public transportation and transit systems operation
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Monitor operational activities to ensure conformance to standards, regulations, or protocols
Detect infractions of rules
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Monitor transportation or shipping related equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Time vehicle speed or traffic-control equipment operation
Maintain safe work environment
Monitor public transportation and transit systems operation
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Monitor operational activities to ensure conformance to standards, regulations, or protocols
Detect infractions of rules
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Monitor transportation or shipping related equipment operation to detect problems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Time vehicle speed or traffic-control equipment operation
Maintain safe work environment
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| Robotics |
