Quality Inspector

QUALITY INSPECTOR

HQ Aero is currently recruiting for QUALITY INSPECTOR in TUCSON AZ.

• Locate, identify, document, and report defects and discrepancies in aircraft structures, components, and systems.
• Inspect to approve or reject final work to verify that all maintenance and repair activities conform to specified requirements.
• Perform inspections of incoming parts and materials to ensure airworthiness. Perform RII inspections as authorized.
• Perform aircraft airworthiness releases as authorized. Prepare and sign customer orders/maintenance releases for the Repair Station.
• Perform walk around inspection of aircraft for release from maintenance.
• Perform return to service process and ensure assigned aircraft meets all airworthiness requirements prior to return to service.
• Provide data to customers as requested.
• Document all repairs in accordance with FAA, customer, and company requirements.
• Adhere to general work rules and company policies and procedures applicable to work area and job functions.

• Minimum of years' experience performing aircraft inspections under FAR, MIL, or Military experience on commercial / military aircraft.
• CRJ airframe experience required.
• MRO / Heavy Maintenance experience required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Have a working knowledge of aircraft part fabrication process, special tooling and machinery used in detail inspection.
• Ability to calculate tolerances using specialty / calibrated measuring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments and special tooling.
• Must be able to pass hearing and vision tests.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Standard Aviation Tool Kit required.
• Criminal Background Check & compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in accordance with Title CFR Part .

• Full-time, Contract to Direct after months. Must be willing to convert to a permanent position.
• Shift Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  -hour shift | st shift: : am - : pm, nd shift: : pm - : am; days on with days off | days on with days off. (weekends included)
• Must be willing to work either shift.
• Overtime is available.
• Travel Pay $ (if applicable)

• Thorough knowledge of Repair Station systems, processes, procedures, and FAA Federal Aviation Regulations as applicable.
• Thorough knowledge of business/commercial aircraft inspection programs including but not limited to final closeout procedures, engine installations and hidden damage inspection.
• Thorough knowledge of business/commercial aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration practices as related to inspection buy-off.
• Skill to measure using a variety of precision measuring devices.
• Skill to use basic hand tools necessary to perform job.
• Skill to interpret and operate inspection/test equipment applicable to the job.
• Ability to train employees in the performance of duties in area(s) of qualification.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance. Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Physical Demands:
  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to pounds, Position requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing.
• Work Environment :
  Ability to work in confined spaces. FAR Part aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.