Quality Control Inspector

The Aircraft Quality Control Inspector directly reports to the Director of Quality and is responsible for performing preliminary/incoming inspections, hidden damage inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections on all aircraft maintained by the company maintenance department.

• Visually and physically inspect the repairs, modifications, installations and operations of structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, interior, and other parts and equipment of aircraft.
• Ensure proper documentation has been completed and sign offs performed.
• Perform or witness test procedures as required per applicable work instructions or company policy.
• Review and maintain a detailed FOD prevention and Tool Control Program.
• Ensure aircraft FOD prevention Tool Control and other safety procedures are being adhered to.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with Maintenance Manuals, STC instructions and or Engineering Drawings.
• Develop company programs, procedures, and qualification evaluations.
• Support training and orientation for new employees.
• Maintain maintenance libraries.
• Control and maintain all aircraft logbooks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a current Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years A&P experience, with at least 3 years working on aircraft.
• Must have at least 2 years of recent Aircraft Quality Control Inspector experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft major modifications and documentation requirements and be capable of evaluating multiple platforms and corresponding systems.
• Must be able to read and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications, and provide accurate descriptive feedback verbally or in writing.
• Must have a working knowledge of FAA Part 43, 65, 91, 135, and 145 including major/minor alteration/repairs.
• Must have a working knowledge of maintenance record keeping systems, including proper logbook entries.

• Experience with Boeing, Gulfstream, and Airbus.
• Experience in completions.

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Technical knowledge in the fields of mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, avionics, sheet metal, rigging, instruments, test flights, etc. to determine safety, airworthiness, conformance, and sign off work in aircraft records to meet the requirements of the FAA Federal Aviation Regulations.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well up, down and across all levels of employees.
• Work in a team setting; working respectfully, positively, and energetically.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must possess experience in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have good working knowledge of FAR Part 145 and related areas.
• Must be pro-active and team and detail oriented.
• Exceptional oral communication skills with management and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group.
• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication.
• Good reasoning and analytical ability are required to solve access information and determine root causes.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) programs.
• Understand and comply with company processes and best practices.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Must be result driven and detail oriented.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel is to be expected for business industry work, events and occasional business networking and negotiation meetings.

This position is considered OUTDOORWORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• The work surface is stable (flat), requires climbing ladders, and using lifts.
• Are expected to work through specially designed airframe, engine and undercarriage openings while standing on ladders or scaffolds; to use hoists and lifts; required precision instruments and other necessary tools.
• Exposure to climate changes is normally experienced in an aviation repair facility.