Aircraft Inspector - (Component Shop)

About the Role

Inspects and determines airworthiness of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts in compliance with specifications and applicable government regulations. Performs preflight and post-flight inspections ensuring that all inspection forms are accurately completed. Works from approved drawings, FAA Regulations, or other specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carries out aircraft inspections, verifying and controlling specific documentation according to the inspection process.
• Prepares reports on maintenance services and spare parts supplier performance, including rejected/non-compliance parts status, specified name, parts provided, quantities, discrepancies, technical performance, classifications, technical opinion, and recommendations.
• Performs stock re-inspections and shipping inspections.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with control processes.
• Ensures that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work in accordance with internal procedures and FAA requirements.
• Files work orders and inspection forms to allow prompt location of specific files pertaining to an assembly or unit by the Chief Inspector.
• Conducts preliminary, hidden damage, inspection continuity, and final inspection on items repaired.
• Performs review inspections on aircraft and components to monitor the quality of work performed and the adequacy of standards and equipment.
• Performs occasional/random work package audits to ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Performs “self-audits” of internal quality systems and audits at the request of the customer.
• Assists the Chief Inspector in analyzing and interpreting quality data to develop methods, procedures, and systems to improve Quality Assurance functions.
• Performs special assignments and projects as directed by the Chief Inspector.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (Required).
• A.S. degree in Aviation (Preferred).
• A&P License (Required).

Qualifications

• Generally at least 2-4 years of experience as an aircraft A&P Mechanic.
• Prior Inspector work experience with aerospace quality systems that meet FAA requirements.
• Experience working with and interpreting precision measurement instruments.