Position Summary:
Aviation Quality Control Inspectors use various inspection and testing method to verify aircraft articles conform to the manufacturer’s specifications including condition, operational limits, and Company’s Quality Management System. Responsible for ensuring company compliance with quality procedures, customer requirements, federal and other government agency regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform in-depth quality verification using various inspection methods to determine airworthiness of a product for receiving, in process, final, and return to service inspection.
- Thoroughly audit both component maintenance and documentation to ensure complete compliance with approved/acceptable technical data, regulations, and repair stations approved quality system.
- Analyze engineering publications, shop travelers, FAA, and manufacturer’s technical data to determine nature and extent of inspection requirements.
- Determine practical inspection method, technique, and plans appropriate sequence of operations.
- Understand and can use the appropriate precision measuring tools to dimensionally inspect and determine part tolerance and clearances including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, test, and drop indicators, surface plates, feelers gauges, and torque wrenches.
- Review article trace documentation to accurately identify suspect unapproved parts.
- Locate and accurately interpret technical data and aircraft engineering drawings.
- Ability to identify discrepancies on aircraft parts.
- Keeps accurate, legible, and organized records of maintenance performed on aircraft articles.
- Conducts audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion prior to approval for return to service.
- Conduct in-process inspections on maintenance being performed.
- Use company forms to document discrepancies and communicate findings to mechanics and department leads.
- Data entry of inspection findings and other maintenance performed into Electronic Reporting Program.
- Perform final inspection using approved/accepted technical data to verify proper article configuration and operation.
- Perform maintenance work on components received by the repair station including disassembly, cleaning, physical and dimensional inspection using measuring tools, assembly, and testing, where necessary.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.
- Mentor technicians on effective documentation.
- Communicates with management and Planning department as required to identify work assignments and delivery schedules.
- Continually monitors repair station compliance with 14 CFR 145 and the FAA accepted Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent required.
- Basic Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
- The person must have an A&P License or documented experience to obtain a repairman certificate for return to service of applicable ratings.
- 5 years of structures experience including Nacelle, Flight Controls Surfaces of Sheet Metal & Composite Repair, and Component maintenance.
- Experience with Airline, MRO, Repair Facilities, and with at least 3 years of inspection experience.
- Must have a thorough understanding of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, as well as inspection methods, techniques, and equipment used to determine the quality or airworthiness of an article undergoing maintenance, repair, or alterations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have extensive knowledge of airworthiness and approval for return to service issuing FAA Form 8130-3.
- Strong communication, teamwork, coordination, organizational, planning, time management, and technical documentation skills, with a focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Travel:
Language:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to walk and stand on level or inclined surfaces for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
- Ability to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows and knees and reach above and below shoulders.
- Ability to lift/carry/push/pull heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to maneuver into various positions to accomplish required tasks.
Working Conditions:
The environmental characteristic for this position is a commercial aviation repair station and warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to the environments listed. There may be momentary exposure to high noises, exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents, and Personal Protection Equipment may be required for certain tasks.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Aircraft maintenance: 5 years (Required)
- Aviation Inspection: 3 years (Required)
- Federal Aviation Regulations: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
