Collateral Duty Inspector
CurrentCollateral Duty Inspector (CDI), are experienced aviation maintenance personnel assigned Quality Assurance (QA) duties, and are the direct representative of the Commanding Officer for ensuring the quality of aircraft, engines, components, and equipment. CDIs are assigned to production work centers where they supervise and inspect all work and comply with the required QA inspections during all maintenance actions performed by their respective work centers. CDIs are responsible to the QA Officer when performing QA functions. In addition to inspection duties, CDIs serve as trainers and mentors in their areas of expertise. CDIs must possess the highest standards of professional integrity.