Lead Maintenance Inspector - 1533
West Star Aviation Inc. · Washington, United States · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
About the role
This position involves managing operational quality control tasks and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include reviewing technician assignments, conducting spot checks, and communicating with tech support.
Responsibilities
- Manage technician assignments and sign-offs to ensure compliance with Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
- Perform front-line spot checks of technician maintenance activity to verify adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
- Run/taxi qualification of techs, verify squawk completion, and ensure operational checks are completed.
- Verify MEL procedures and communicate with tech support.
- Final walk-around and release of aircraft, ensuring compliance with MEL verification procedures.
- Advise customers via email regarding aircraft release.
- Ensure appropriate technical data is used and policies/procedures are followed.
- Tag, inspect, and identify parts/components as per the manual.
- Review and reject non-compliant items and work.
- Communicate effectively in English.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate.
- A valid driver's license or passport (ideally).
- Aircraft specific factory training.
- Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with Part 43.
- Proficient in inspection equipment and visual inspection aids.
- Self-motivated, able to work under deadlines, and follow safety guidelines.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work shifts including weekends.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate.
- Aircraft specific factory training.
- Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with Part 43.
- Proficient in inspection equipment and visual inspection aids.
Skills
- Effective communication (speaking, writing, reading).
- Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
- Troubleshooting or evaluating system operation.
- Working with others in a professional manner.
- Inputting and retrieving information from computers.
- Experience with Apple and Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Able to travel to various locations.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- 401K match.
- Time off accruals.
- Weekly paydays.
- Other benefits listed in the job description.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.