JMA Inspector

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Full Time - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $45.00 Hourly

Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry.

Title:

Quality Inspector

Summary:

The Inspector is directly responsible to the Chief Inspector and is responsible for efficient and economical determination of airworthiness of aircraft maintenance and other work assigned for inspection.

• Perform work order opening and closing tasks, preliminary inspections, hidden-damage inspections, statement of work review, and final inspections on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current maintenance data. Enter the return to service/airworthiness release authorization into the aircraft/article’s permanent records (logbook) along with a list of the work performed.
• Review completed production control work packages for completeness and proper signoff prior to execution of an airworthiness release or issuance of a serviceable tag.
• Research aircraft and engine maintenance log pages to ensure compliance with current regulations, manufacturer’s programs, and owner/operator policies and procedures. Validate that any maintenance performed for 14 CFR Part 135 air carriers under a CAMP or AAIP program (including RII inspections) is in accordance with that carrier’s FAA approved inspection manual.
• Inspect for airworthiness and quality of aircraft maintenance and alterations, including overseeing inprocess inspections, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and final products, and issue “OK to Close” for aircraft component parts. Ensure all tasks completed adhere to the manufacturer’s, company, and regulatory policy and procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, purchase orders, statements of work and standards to determine quality status. Use precision measuring instruments accurately and repeatably.
• Support production and management with failure and nonconforming material data recording and reporting. Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities for the quality program.
• Supervise part incoming and receiving inspections. Create and inspect aircraft equipment lists and weight and balance records.
• Perform internal audits as specified in the FAA repair station quality control manual, assist in performing AMC safety audits, and conduct supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality systems and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection and maintenance activities, ensuring quality systems are followed.
• Ensure all work is accomplished in accordance with the company’s RSQCM, manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations.
• Perform final inspections and return aircraft to service after repairs. Generate required maintenance event records and distribute the MAP appropriately.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Three to five years of technical rotor-wing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical knowledge of the following aircraft (in order of importance):
  Bell 407 and Airbus AS350 / EC130 series, Airbus EC‑135 Series, Airbus EC‑145 Series, Bell 429, Bell 412 Series, Leonardo A‑109 Series, Leonardo A‑119 Series, Textron King Air, and Sikorsky S60/S70 derivatives.
• Technical knowledge of aircraft, appliances, and processes on the FAA Part 145 Operations Specification.
• Previous experience in an FAA Certified Repair Station.
• Proficient with FARs and ability to perform complex research of Federal Regulations.
• Commitment to airworthiness and qualification of aircraft parts approved for return to service.
• Individual diversity and adaptability.
• Capability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A&P Certificate preferred.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• FCC GROL License preferred.
• Abaris composite training or equivalent preferred.

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment.