Senior Airworthiness Inspector

Job Title:

Senior Airworthiness Inspector
Duration: 48 months

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) years of aircraft/component inspection experience, including:
• Three (3) years of experience on large or mid-size aircraft.

Position

Purpose:

The Senior Airworthiness Inspector is responsible for physically inspecting aircraft and aircraft components, as well as reviewing related documentation to ensure:

Workmanship meets established quality standards.

Aircraft are returned to service in an airworthy condition.

All required documentation is properly completed, maintained, and filed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Perform all quality control inspections on aircraft and components within the Repair Station.

Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and inspection requirements during maintenance or outfitting activities.

Coordinate with RTS throughout assigned jobs to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner.

Audit maintenance documentation for completeness and accuracy before aircraft are approved for return to service.

Verify aircraft and components are airworthy prior to any flight activities.

Mentor technicians on proper and effective documentation practices.

Additional Functions:

Research aircraft log books and computerized maintenance programs to identify:

• Ongoing inspection programs
• Aircraft status within those programs
• Airworthiness Directive (AD) status
• Service Bulletin (SB) status

Assist leads and supervisors in training Airworthiness Inspectors and promoting high quality standards through instruction and example.

Instruct and support mechanics and technicians in troubleshooting and operational/functional procedures.

Participate in aircraft certification activities, final phase testing, and flight tests as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Must Have

Skills:

Regulatory & Technical Knowledge

Proficient in the use of:

• Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• FAA forms and documentation

Strong ability to:

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Utilize maintenance manuals
• Understand test specifications
• Review inspection-related documentation
• Familiar with FAA certification and approval processes.

Communication & Organization

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Computer

Skills:

• Strong computer proficiency.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word.
• Minimum typing speed of 20 words per minute (WPM).

Summary of

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Drivers License
• FAA A&P License
• 6+ years aircraft/component inspection experience
• 3+ years on large or mid-size aircraft
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and certification processes
• Strong documentation, communication, and computer skills
• Ability to perform audits, inspections, compliance monitoring, and mentoring duties