Lead Maintenance Inspector - 1358

About the role

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

Responsibilities

• Review technician assignments and sign-offs to ensure technician adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
• Perform front line, spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
• Engine run/taxi qualification of techs assigned to run engines / taxi.
• Verification of satisfactory squawk completion.
• Verification of operational checks.
• Spot check verification of tech proficiency.
• Verification and communication with tech support.
• Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with, with respect to the maintenance performed.
• Ensure MEL verification procedures as outlined in MQB 2018-02 Rev 1 are adhered to.
• Perform aircraft final walk-around and release, with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
• The Lead Maintenance Inspector will advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
• Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used.
• Ensure that the Policies and Procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM are followed.
• Ensure the proper tagging, inspection, identification of parts, and components as outlined in this manual.
• Ensure that distributed customer requests are being carried out in the manner that is expected of WSA.
• Perform the functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster.
• Reject items and work found to be non-compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Reject incomplete or improperly completed work which is submitted for return to service consideration.
• Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that would lead to a quality escape.
• Reject corrective actions with respect to Quality issues.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

• A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate are required.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
• Aircraft specific factory training is preferred.
• Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with part 43.
• Proficient in using the various types of inspection equipment and visual inspection aids appropriate for the article being inspected.
• Self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
• Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• Reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
• Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
• Maintain customer oriented work habits.
• Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
• Supervise team members in daily operations and duties.
• Completion of work orders, FAA paperwork.

Qualifications

• Lift at least 70 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
• Routine routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods while performing repairs.
• Work on elevated platforms (up to 40 feet in the air) using fall protection safety gear.

Skills

• Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot or evaluate system operation.
• Work with others in a professional manner.
• Able to input and retrieve information from computers.
• Experience with Apple and Microsoft products especially Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to travel to locations, in all weather conditions, to perform repairs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

We don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

Pay

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Schedule

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