Sr Airworthiness Inspector

Airworthiness Inspector Senior

MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER AND BE IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

Location: Savannah, GA

Salary: $40.39 /hr USD based on experience

Contract Duration: 1 Year (up to 4 years)

Unique Skills:

• Third Shift

• Working Hours: Must be flexible to work either day or night shift - Days: 5:30am-4:00pm, Nights: 3:30pm-2:00am

Experience/Education:

• High School graduate/GED

• Six (6) years aircraft/component inspection experience to include three (3) years’ experience on large or mid-size aircraft

• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license required

• Drivers license

• Knowledge of FAA regulations and certification processes

• Strong documentation, communication, and computer skills

• Ability to perform audits, inspections, compliance monitoring, and mentoring duties

• Willing to travel up to 25%

Position Purpose:

The Senior Airworthiness Inspector physically inspects aircraft, aircraft components, and reviews related paperwork to ensure that workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality, and that customer aircraft are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation properly completed and filed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for all quality control inspections on aircraft/components in the Repair Station

2. Completes inspections of aircraft, engine, and component repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data

3. Coordinates mechanical, electrical and inspection requirements on the aircraft during maintenance or outfitting

4. Keeps accurate, neat and legible records of the work performed on aircraft/components

5. Coordinates throughout assigned jobs with RTS to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner

6. Conducts audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion on all aircraft prior to approval for return to service

7. Ensures aircraft/components are airworthy prior to any flight activities

8. Mentors technicians on effective documentation

9. Accomplishes research of Aircraft Log Books and or computer maintenance programs to identify ongoing inspection programs, status of aircraft within those programs, Airworthiness Directive status, and Service Bulletin status

10. Continually monitors repair station compliance with FAR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manual

11. Assists leads and supervisors in training of Airworthiness Inspectors. Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by setting the example

12. Works with and instructs subordinate mechanics/technicians in troubleshooting and operational/functional procedures

13. Signs FAA 8130-9 Statement of conformity on projects completed on his/her aircraft

14. May perform ODA functions as assigned

15. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required

Essential Functions:

1. Perform all quality control inspections on aircraft and components within the Repair Station

2. Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and inspection requirements during maintenance or outfitting activities

3. Coordinate with RTS throughout assigned jobs to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner

4. Audit maintenance documentation for completeness and accuracy before aircraft are approved for return to service

5. Verify aircraft and components are airworthy prior to any flight activities

6. Mentor technicians on proper and effective documentation practices

Additional Functions:

1. Research aircraft logbooks and computerized maintenance programs to identify:

o Ongoing inspection programs

o Aircraft status within those programs

o Airworthiness Directive (AD) status

o Service Bulletin (SB) status

2. Assist leads and supervisors in training Airworthiness Inspectors and promoting high-quality standards through instruction and example.

3. Instruct and support mechanics and technicians in troubleshooting and operational/functional procedures.

4. Participate in aircraft certification activities, final phase testing, and flight tests as required.

:Other Requirements

1. Proficient in the utilization of Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA forms and documents

2. Proficient in blueprint reading, use/interpretation of Maintenance Manuals, test specifications and other inspection related documentation as required

3. Familiar with FAA certification approval processes

4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, must be able to effectively prioritize tasks

5. Strong computer skills. Proficient with Microsoft Word. Minimum 20 WPM typing speed

To apply please email your resume to Cherise at: cunnerstall@cantech.agency