Airframe Inspector, A&P

Job Description

Airframe Inspector, A&P (RTS)

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way.

This A&P Inspector (RTS) will focus on the Airframe side of our operations, ensuring the airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures by performing detailed inspections during maintenance, repair, and modifications. They verify compliance with FAA regulations, technical manuals, and quality standards while documenting findings and certifying aircraft for return to service.

• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non‑destructive testing (if appropriately certified)
• Accomplishes preliminary, hidden damage, in‑process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors
• Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books
• Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles
• Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order
• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign‑offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS)
• Must be up‑to‑date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinate efforts to ensure a timely turnaround

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an A&P Mechanic performing heavy inspections on turbofan corporate aircraft
• Experience working in an MRO, overhaul depot, or heavy maintenance environment
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification
• Previous experience performing return‑to‑service inspections on corporate aircraft
• Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience or training
• CAE or OEM training on Challenger, Falcon, Embraer, Learjet, Gulfstream, or Hawker airframes
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable A&P experience with any/all of the aforementioned aircraft

• Relocation and Sign‑On Bonus Available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross‑training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, Standard Aero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning‑based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on‑the‑job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, Standard Aero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

It is Standard Aero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.