Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
O*NET Code: 53-6051.07
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
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💼 Also Known As
Air Brake TesterAir Brakes InspectorAuto Damage Auction Inspector (Automotive Damage Auction Inspector)Auto InspectorAutomobile TesterAutomotive Damage Field InspectorAutomotive Damage InspectorAutomotive Field InspectorAutomotive InspectorAutomotive Vehicle InspectorBrakes InspectorBus and Trolley Inspecting DispatcherBus InspectorCar Body InspectorCar ExaminerCar InspectorCarmanCertified Automotive Technician (Certified Auto Tech)Detector Car OperatorEmissions Inspector
⚡ Skills (8)
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Active Listening3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (15)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0ASPEN
Data base user interface and query software
0Commercial driver's license information system CDLIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Diagnostic scanner software
Analytical or scientific software
0Inspection Selection System ISS
Data base user interface and query software
0Law enforcement database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Past Inspection Query PIQ
Data base user interface and query software
0Vehicle identification number VIN database
Data base user interface and query software
0Vehicle inspection databases
Data base user interface and query software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Construction and Building Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation → Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (27% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (6)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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