INSPECTOR

About the Role

At ST Engineering, quality is our commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. We're looking for experienced Quality Control Inspectors who are passionate about ensuring every aircraft meets the highest standards before returning to service. As an FAA-certified A&P professional, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety and airworthiness of commercial aircraft while working with one of the industry's leading MRO organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial inspection and surveillance of commercial-type aircraft undergoing maintenance and repair.
• Inspect and accept or reject all required inspection items and non-routine work accomplished on commercial-type aircraft using customer-provided work instructions.
• Inspect aircraft and components utilizing special tooling and equipment.
• Perform weight and balance functions on commercial-type aircraft and complete calculations.
• Audit aircraft maintenance work packages.
• Sign logbook airworthiness release.
• Inspect and report findings on facility inspections.
• Adhere to safe maintenance practices and keep the work area clean.
• Maintain work performed on O.J.T. forms for the training department.
• Successfully complete any training courses deemed necessary by supervision.
• Perform any work assigned by lead or supervisor.

Skills & Knowledge

Working knowledge or ability to acquire skills in the following:

• Component replacement
• Hydraulic component replacement
• Air-conditioning component replacement
• Pneumatic component replacement
• Engine component replacement
• Basic hydraulic system operations
• Basic flight control systems
• Landing gear servicing
• Basic troubleshooting
• Tire and brake change procedures
• Galley installation
• Engine starter removal and installation
• Cargo conversion
• Cockpit window and windshield replacement
• Entry-door slide removal and replacement
• Brake rider duties and aircraft towing
• Assistance with powerplant removal and replacement
• Main fuel control adjustment
• Engine trim procedures
• Knowledge of aircraft manuals and related technical materials
• Knowledge of Air Transport Association (ATA) codes
• Knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation procedures, including:
  • Job cards and timecards
  • Routine and non-routine cards
  • Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs)
  • Service bulletins
  • Work sign-off procedures

Working Environment

• Supervision: Under general direction. Normally performs duties after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired results.
• Interpersonal Relations: A high level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervision.
• Physical Environment:
  • Requires mobility around various sections of aircraft.
  • Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort, often due to long working hours.
  • Standing 90% of the workday on hard surfaces.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
  • Regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• FAA A&P Certification (Required).
• Five (5) years minimum experience in heavy commercial and/or military maintenance and/or six months skill level 3 mechanic.
• Recorded training on at least three (3) types of aircraft.
• Minimum two (2) years of inspection experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• General familiarization training on MD-11, A320, B737NG, B747-400, B777, and/or B787.

Background & Screening

Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.