QA Inspector

About the role

Pilatus is hiring a QA Inspector to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will inspect aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure conformity to specifications and compliance with all safety and performance standards. You will ensure airworthiness and approve aircraft and component parts for return to service.

Responsibilities

• Complete aircraft maintenance log entries, FAA Form 337, and sign off return to service.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance and modification records and approvals are accurate and complete.
• Prepare aircraft and documents for Import and Export.
• Perform final inspection and certify interior finished products and component shop parts.
• Calculate weight and balance changes and amend equipment and inventory lists.
• Perform interim and final inspections of aircraft, including avionics installations, interiors, and aircraft systems, ensuring conformity to Pilatus processes, procedures, and quality standards.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe license required; Powerplant license a plus.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance or modification experience.
• Working knowledge of avionics and/or interiors installations a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations including Part 21, 23, 39, 43, 65, 91, and 145.
• Task-oriented with high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and leads by example.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start, increasing to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus.
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually.
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%.
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full.
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $30–$46 per hour, depending on experience. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.