Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________secure customers’ approval to perform repairs.
Repair, overhaul, and adjust automobile brake sys-
tems. Use electronic test equipment to locate and
correct malfunctions in fuel, ignition, and emissions
control systems. Repair and replace defective ball
joint suspensions, brake shoes, and wheel bearings.
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage; then record
fi ndings so that necessary repairs can be made. Test
electronic computer components in automobiles to
ensure that they are working properly. Tune automo-
bile engines to ensure proper and effi cient function-
ing. Install and repair air conditioners and service
components such as compressors, condensers, and
controls. Repair, replace, and adjust defective carbu-
retor parts and gasoline fi lters. Remove and replace
defective muffl ers and tailpipes. Repair and replace
automobile leaf springs. Rebuild, repair, and test auto-
motive fuel injection units. Align and repair wheels,
axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms
of automobiles, using special alignment equipment
and wheel-balancing machines. Repair, install, and
adjust hydraulic and electromagnetic automatic lift
mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile win-
dows, seats, and tops. Repair and rebuild clutch sys-
tems. Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to
butane gas operations and repair and service operat-
ing butane fuel units.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 13. Manufacturing.
Work Group: 13.14. Vehicle and Facility Mechan-
ical Work. Other Jobs in! is Work Group: Air-
craft Mechanics and Service Technicians; Aircraft
Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assem-
blers; Automotive Body and Related Repairers; Auto-
motive Glass Installers and Repairers; Automotive
Master Mechanics; Automotive Service Technicians
and Mechanics; Bus and Truck Mechanics and Die-
sel Engine Specialists; Farm Equipment Mechanics;
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators; Mobile Heavy
Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines; Motorboat
Mechanics; Motorcycle Mechanics; Outdoor Power
Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics; Rail
Car Repairers; Recreational Vehicle Service Techni-
cians; Tire Repairers and Changers.
Skills: Repairing; Troubleshooting; Operation
Monitoring; Equipment Maintenance; Installation;
Equipment Selection; Active Learning; Operation
and Control.
Education and Training Programs: Automotive
Engineering Technology/Technician; Vehicle Emis-
sions Inspection and Maintenance Technology/
Technician; Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/
Te c h n i c i a n. Related Knowledge/Courses: Mechan-
ical Devices; Physics; Engineering and Technology;
Customer and Personal Service; Sales and Market-
ing; Administration and Management.
Work Env ironment : Contaminants; cramped work
space, awkward positions; minor burns, cuts, bites,
or stings; standing; using hands on objects, tools, or
controls; bending or twisting the body.Aviation Inspectors
! Personality Code: RCI
! Education/Training Required: Work
experience in a related occupation
! Annual Earnings: $51,440
! Beginning Wage: $27,340
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 16.4%
! Annual Job Openings: 2,122
! Self-Employed: 5.9%
! Part-Time: 3.7%! e job openings listed here are shared with Freight
and Cargo Inspectors and with Transportation Vehicle,
Equipment, and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation.Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air
navigational aids, air traffi c controls, and com-
munications equipment to ensure conformance
with federal safety regulations. Inspect work of
aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modi-
fi cation, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and air-
craft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to
standards and procedures. Start aircraft and observe
gauges, meters, and other instruments to detect evi-
dence of malfunctions. Examine aircraft access plates
and doors for security. Examine landing gear, tires,