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A Day in the Life of an Airport 5010 Inspector

An airport inspector is a critical role at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Aeronautics office. They maintain the safety and operational standards of airports across the state. These inspectors ensure that all airport facilities, ranging from large public airports to small private airstrips, comply with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and Minnesota state rules. The typical inspection season runs from spring to fall, during which inspectors travel extensively to evaluate around 100 airports annually. Let's look at what an inspection day might look like fo...

 
 

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