Quality Control Inspector - 1455
West Star Aviation Inc. · Perryville, MO · Today
Quality AssuranceFull-time
About the role
This position serves as a Quality Control Inspector at West Star Aviation, maintaining the company's quality standards in accordance with manuals and FAA regulations. Key responsibilities include inspecting technicians' work, performing "ok to close" inspections, and participating in daily review meetings.
Responsibilities
- Maintain West Star Aviation’s quality standards by inspecting technician’s work, performing “ok to close,” and auditing.
- Ensure proper sign-offs in Corridor as part of the inspection process.
- Participate in daily review meetings.
- Absorb and follow up with all departments to get steps signed off, inspected, and closed so airframe squawks can be completed.
- Help manage Equipment Removal and Installation Log.
- Absorb and assist QA Department with log research issues to help clear items that are in question.
- Daily contact at aircraft with Team Leaders to ensure quality standards are met.
- Maintain customer oriented work habits.
- Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
- Assist with Airframe Inspections.
- Follow all company rules and FAA regulations during performance of duties.
- Maintain customer oriented work habits for oneself and the department.
- Actively work to maintain work order system current.
Requirements
- A High school diploma or equivalent.
- A&P License or Repairman Certificate will be required.
- Inspection Authorization (IA) rating is recommended.
- Familiar with all facets of manuals required to maintain aircraft.
- Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations.
- 3 years turbine aircraft inspection experience with return to service authority required.
- Customer service experience recommended.
- Physical requirements: lift and carry at least 25 lbs, bend, reach and stoop when around aircraft, sit at desk and / or computer for extended intervals, routinely walk.
- Mental requirements: prioritize and control work load, work with others in a professional manner, work with Quality Department personnel in interpretation and communication of regulations.
- Skill requirements: self-motivated, able to perform in a fast-paced environment, working under specific deadlines and time constraints, being detail-oriented, maintaining accuracy, and communicating clearly both written and verbally.
- Other requirements: 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, enter data and complete entries with high degree of accuracy, coordinate projects and maintain schedules as required, ensure good communication with management and personnel on all data needs, follow all company rules and FAA regulations during performance of duties, maintain customer oriented work habits for oneself and the department, actively work to maintain work order system current.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A&P License or Repairman Certificate.
- Inspection Authorization (IA) rating.
- Familiarity with all facets of manuals required to maintain aircraft.
- Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations.
- 3 years turbine aircraft inspection experience with return to service authority.
- Customer service experience.
Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Communication skills (written and verbal).
- Problem-solving skills.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Time management.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits.
- 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match.
- Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals.
- Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12.
- Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay.
- Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance.
- Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities.
Pay
Weekly competitive & industry leading pay.
Schedule
Flexible work schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12.