| 1. | Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems, in order to ensure adherence to standards and procedures. |
| 2. | Start aircraft, and observe gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evidence of malfunctions. |
| 3. | Examine aircraft access plates and doors for security. |
| 4. | Examine landing gear, tires, and exteriors of fuselage, wings, and engines for evidence of damage or corrosion, and to determine whether repairs are needed. |
| 5. | Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports. |
| 6. | Inspect new, repaired, or modified aircraft to identify damage or defects, and to assess airworthiness and conformance to standards, using checklists, hand tools, and test instruments. |
| 7. | Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals. |
| 8. | Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment. |
| 9. | Recommend changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations, based on knowledge of operating conditions, aircraft improvements, and other factors. |
| 10. | Issue pilots' licenses to individuals meeting standards. |
| 11. | Investigate air accidents and complaints to determine causes. |
| 12. | Observe flight activities of pilots to assess flying skills and to ensure conformance to flight and safety regulations. |
| 13. | Conduct flight test programs to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions, using both manual and automatic controls. |
| 14. | Approve or deny issuance of certificates of airworthiness. |
| 15. | Analyze training programs and conduct oral and written examinations to ensure the competency of persons operating, installing, and repairing aircraft equipment. |
| 16. | Schedule and coordinate in-flight testing programs with ground crews and air traffic control to ensure availability of ground tracking, equipment monitoring, and related services. |