Lead Maintenance Inspector - 1533

About the role

As a Lead Maintenance Inspector you will manage the performance of operational quality control tasks and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the West Star Aviation, "WSA" Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

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. Including but not limited to:
  • Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected and documented.
  • 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
• 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. (i.e. Manufacturers Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.)
• 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. These inspections are to be carried out in real time coordination with maintenance activities
• Ensure that distributed customer requests are being carried out in the manner that is expected of WSA. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Verifying proper tech support is involved
  • Verifying tech support is mentioned in Corridor corrective actions
  • Verifying MX Net status of projects
  • Verifying MX Net updates
  • Spot check of Ramp App usage
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate
• 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
• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments
• Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day
• Must 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
• Supervision of team members in daily operations and duties
• Completion of work orders, FAA paperwork

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Team player who is self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common
• Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines
• Troubleshoot or evaluate system operation
• Work with others in a professional manner
• Must be 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

Physical requirements

• Lift at least 70 lbs
• Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting
• 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

Working conditions

• The majority of work will be accomplished in a hangar environment which can include very hot or very cold temperatures
• Work outside during aircraft runs will occur
• Varied positions in and around the aircraft

Equipment used

• Personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic
• Pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment
• Jacks, stands, lifts and other support devices
• Tugs, power carts and other engine powered equipment
• Personal computer and work order prints

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K match
• Time off accruals
• Weekly pay days