Quality Inspector

PAC / LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. Contributions should not be limited by assigned responsibilities, and employees are expected to offer their services wherever necessary to ensure success.

About the Role

Support production and parts sales by physically inspecting components against engineering drawings and specifications to ensure workmanship meets quality standards and customer requirements. Responsibilities include reviewing certification paths, performing First Article Inspections (FAI), issuing applicable FAA forms, and completing functional tests while ensuring proper documentation.

Work as part of a Quality Control/Assurance team to ensure aircraft components comply with FAA/TSO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document inspections on products and processes, including aircraft air lines, seats, divans, monuments, spares, and other components during assembly.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) to ensure compliance with FAA and AS9102 approved procedures, completing all associated records.
• Apply working knowledge of Quality Assurance or Quality Control systems and methodologies (AS9100).
• Exercise Material Review Board (MRB) authority.
• Issue FAA 8130-3, 8130-9, and 8100-1 Forms in accordance with FAA requirements for authorized functions, including conformity, prototype, export, and 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities.
• Complete FAA initial/recurrent designee training if required, with a passing certificate as part of ARD approval process.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency in using measuring devices (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges, multi-meter).
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Work independently or in a team with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of aircraft and/or like component inspection experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred.
• FAA Part 21 Parts Manufacturing Approval and FAA 145 Repair Station experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Normal working conditions for a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Some travel may be required.
• Adherence to company safety policies and use of personal protective equipment when required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Wellness program.
• Paid company holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Employee life assistance program.
• Additional voluntary benefits: LegalShield, long-term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital indemnity, and voluntary critical illness.