Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector AI Training

Apply your aviation maintenance and inspection expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. This remote contract role supports a client project focused on advancing aviation maintenance procedures and regulatory knowledge. Through technical document reviews, inspection analysis, and detailed feedback, you will contribute real-world expertise that improves how AI models learn, reason, and perform. No prior AI experience is required.

• Review, analyze, and annotate aircraft maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs (IPCs), and related technical documentation.
• Evaluate borescope engine inspection data, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions based on FAA standards.
• Assess composite structure inspection procedures and findings for alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Interpret approach plates and flight operations briefing materials, providing detailed feedback on navigational and operational accuracy.
• Provide comprehensive written and verbal insights on maintenance and inspection procedures to support AI model development.
• Cross-reference maintenance tasks against FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 to verify compliance and accurate representation of maintenance processes.
• Apply aviation subject matter expertise to refine and validate datasets used to train AI systems.

The role calls for FAA-certified professionals with deep technical insight and a commitment to precise documentation, clear communication, and compliance in regulated environments.

Core skills include FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) maintenance and inspection, borescope engine inspection, maintenance manual and IPC interpretation, composite structure inspection, and interpretation of approach plates and flight operations briefings.

• An FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, Inspection Authorization (IA), or equivalent Part 145 inspector status is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in borescope engine inspection, including interpretation of inspection imagery and reports.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, IPCs, and approach plates.
• Thorough working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145, including their practical application.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience as a check airman or in aviation maintenance training or mentoring roles is a plus.

• Remote work.
• Independent contractor engagement.

$70 to $130 per hour.

US-based candidates are preferred.