Quality Control Floor Inspector

About the Role

Perform in-progress and final quality control inspections on articles under assembly, repair, and/or alteration. Ensure all maintenance performed is in accordance with FAA regulations, the RSM (Repair Station Manual), and the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance manuals for approval of any article for Return to Service (RTS). This will be accomplished by physical inspection and paperwork review.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship
• Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual
• Ensure service is performed in accordance with the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
• Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed
• Make decisions to determine airworthiness
• Determine part approvals
• Determine major/minor repair or alterations
• Ensure Certificated 135 Operator’s AAIP or CAMP programs are adhered to during maintenance
• Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable
• Communicate with the leads and the assigned Service Managers regarding assigned work orders
• Ensure all maintenance performed is of such quality that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance worked on will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
• Return to Service (RTS) Authority
• Perform technician duties as required at times

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in general aviation maintenance required
• Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required
• Previous QA/QC Aircraft Inspector experience preferred
• Experience with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper, and Pilatus preferred
• Strong knowledge of FARs
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing, sitting, walking, balancing, and stooping.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

Pay

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short-term & Long-term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs