Aviation Quality Inspector

MRO Quality Inspector Take Your Aviation Quality Career to the Next Level

We are seeking an experienced MRO Quality Inspector to join an aircraft maintenance and Repair Station operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FAA-certified A&P mechanic or aviation Quality Inspector who takes pride in doing things the right way. You will play a critical role in ensuring aircraft maintenance, repairs, alterations, inspections, and documentation meet FAA regulations, approved technical data, customer requirements, and Repair Station procedures.

If you have strong aircraft maintenance experience, know your way around FAA requirements, and aren’t afraid to stop or reject work when it doesn’t meet airworthiness or Quality standards, we want to hear from you.

FAA A&P certification is required. Inspection Authorization (IA) is preferred.

As an MRO Quality Inspector, you will work closely with technicians, Crew Chiefs, Maintenance Management, Engineering, and Quality personnel to ensure aircraft are maintained safely and in compliance with applicable requirements.

• Perform incoming, in-process, preliminary, hidden-damage, and final inspections.
• Inspect aircraft, engines, components, systems, repairs, alterations, and completed maintenance work.
• Verify maintenance and alterations comply with current manufacturer manuals, approved or acceptable FAA data, engineering documentation, and company procedures.
• Review work orders, task cards, inspection records, maintenance records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify maintenance records are properly completed prior to aircraft approval for return to service when authorized.
• Ensure Required Inspection Items (RII), when applicable, are properly identified, inspected, documented, and signed off.
• Inspect parts, materials, and components for condition, identification, traceability, certification, and installation eligibility.
• Verify compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives, service information, engineering orders, Supplemental Type Certificates, and other approved technical data.
• Assist with conformity inspections involving aircraft modifications, repairs, alterations, and certification projects.
• Identify and document discrepancies or nonconforming conditions and ensure they are resolved before approval.
• Verify maintenance personnel are using current and applicable technical data.
• Support internal audits, FAA surveillance, customer audits, corrective actions, and other regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions involving Quality findings, documentation errors, procedural noncompliance, and Quality escapes.
• Maintain inspection stamps, authorizations, records, and required Quality documentation.
• Promote a strong safety and Quality culture throughout the operation.

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• Minimum 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance, inspection, or Quality experience
• Working knowledge of FAA Repair Station operations and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, inspections, maintenance documentation, and airworthiness requirements
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, engineering drawings, and other technical data
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance recordkeeping requirements
• Ability to identify discrepancies and determine whether completed work meets applicable technical and regulatory requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment on inspection and airworthiness matters
• Professional communication skills when working with maintenance personnel, management, customers, and regulatory representatives
• Ability to maintain all FAA certificates, authorizations, and qualifications required for the position

• Current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• 5–10 years of aviation maintenance and/or Quality Inspection experience
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