As of May 17, 2012, the average salary for an aviation inspector was $62,000; this statistic varies based on the geography. The highest paying area for this career is Fort Lauderdale, FL at $109,120 and the lowest paying is Puerto Rico at $30,040.

According to the Government Accounting Office, job growth in this field will be steady, with a projected change of -2% to +2%, over the next 10 years.