Shop Inspector

Join Barfield and become part of the adventure in the exciting field of aviation! Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering, is seeking a dedicated Shop Inspector to support our Quality Control department.

About the role

Ensure the shop complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer’s specifications, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and keep current a file of pertinent FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, Type Certification Data Sheets, and Airworthiness Directives.
• Assure periodic checks of all inspection tools and test equipment used by the shop; remove from service any item beyond its recertification due date and maintain current records of those inspections and tests.
• Determine that no defective, unserviceable, or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by the shop.
• Notify the Director of Quality of any circumstance requiring the execution of a malfunction and defect report; file such reports within the prescribed time or contact the FAA for instructions.
• Accomplish final acceptance of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies, and the airworthiness of articles repaired outside the shop by contract.
• Conduct preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspections of all articles processed by the shop and record results as outlined in the manual.
• Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as outlined in the manual.
• Ensure rejected and unserviceable parts are handled to prevent their use as serviceable parts.
• Maintain files of completed work orders and inspection forms for easy retrieval and review.
• Ensure all life-limited products (e.g., adhesives, sealants, lubricants) are not used beyond their “Do not use after” date.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of aviation experience as a QC Inspector or Technician.
• Knowledgeable with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Familiar with inspection methods, equipment, and tools to determine airworthiness of articles or units.
• Able to perform inspections on maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations done to articles.
• Able to use mechanical, electronic, and visual inspection aids.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 series and basic electronic theory.

Essential Functions

• Understand, read, and write English.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Basic math knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment related training records.
• College education is a plus.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package.