Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

About the Role

The Aircraft Quality Control Inspector is responsible for the Customs and Border Protection Quality Control Program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of required aircraft airworthiness inspections and prepare the necessary forms and certifications, appropriate both to military aircraft and to general aviation aircraft.
• Review airframe and engine logbooks.
• Ensure that all assigned aircraft meets the appropriate airworthiness standards.
• Monitor all required forms and reports regarding aircraft, as well as related parts inventory, parts usage, and associated ground support equipment.
• Check Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) in accordance with appropriate operation manuals per scheduled inspections.
• Perform duties of a working Leadman as assigned. When working in this capacity, will report to the Site Manager.
• May be required to perform other duties as needed to support the overall mission.
• Periodically required to travel in support of customers’ mission.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. (US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.)
• High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program.
• Must possess a valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Must possess a valid Inspection Authorization (IA).
• At least five (5) years’ experience working full-time as an aircraft and power plant mechanic.
• Working knowledge of both military and general aviation aircraft.
• Well versed in the maintenance of all aircraft systems and all aircraft logbooks.
• Demonstrated reliability, initiative, and good technical ability in past employment.
• Proficient in Office software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow both verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard office type environment, where there is no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individuals to severe changes of temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust, wind, rain, and the like. On occasions, individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $45.35