Compare Non-Destructive Testing Specialists & Aviation Inspectors District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists $101,800
Aviation Inspectors $121,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors
Very High

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors
Very High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Low
Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors
Medium

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Medium
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors
High

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Medium
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors
High

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

18 related certifications

Certification for Aviation Inspectors
Aviation Inspectors

5 related certifications

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