Aircraft Quality Inspector/Inspection Authorized Representative

Location: Savannah, GA

About the role

Help keep the world's most advanced aircraft flying. PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced Aircraft Quality Inspector/Inspection Authorized Representative. In this highly visible role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring aircraft meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance before returning to service.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft and component inspections using FAA-approved procedures, engineering data, and quality documentation.
• Conduct first article inspections to verify compliance with FAA and organizational standards.
• Certify aircraft and components as airworthy prior to delivery and return-to-service.
• Issue FAA Form 8130-3 documentation for authorized conformity, prototype, export, and return-to-service activities.
• Support aircraft and component certification activities while ensuring compliance with FAA and ODA requirements.
• Review and approve aircraft logbook entries, configuration records, and installation documentation.
• Monitor compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station requirements and Quality Control procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to inspection personnel regarding FAA regulations and certification requirements.
• Coordinate inspection priorities to maximize quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Seven (7) years of aircraft inspection experience, including at least three (3) years inspecting large or mid-size aircraft or aircraft of similar complexity.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations, quality systems, aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, and inspection documentation.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, customer bulletins, airworthiness directives, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control methodologies.
• Ability to obtain a Repairman Certificate if an A&P License is not currently held.
• For roles supporting Inspection Authorized Representative (IAR) activities, ability to complete FAA/ODA designee training and obtain required certifications within established timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Inspection Authorization (IA).
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification.
• Previous experience serving as a DAR, DMIR, ODAR, ODA Unit Member, or FAA Designee.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CATIA, AIR, and SmarTeam.
• Experience supporting aircraft certification and FAA conformity inspections.
• Familiarity with complex aircraft.

Pay

$72.00 per hour

Schedule

2nd shift, 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable