JMA Inspector

Who are we?
Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry.

Position Description: 

Title: Quality Inspector

Summary: The Quality Inspector is directly responsible to the Chief Inspector and is responsible for efficiency and economical determination of airworthiness of aircraft maintenance and other work

assigned for inspection. The Inspector is responsible for:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Perform work order opening and closing tasks, preliminary inspections, hidden-damage inspections, statement of work review, and final inspections on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current maintenance data.  Enters the return to service / airworthiness release authorization into the aircraft / article’s permanent records (logbook) along with a list of the work performed.  Review completed production control work packages for completeness and proper signoff, prior to execution of an airworthiness release or issuance of a serviceable tag
• Research aircraft and engine maintenance log pages to ensure compliance with current regulations, manufacture’s programs, and the Companies policies and procedures.  Validate that any maintenance performed for 14 CFR Part 135 air carriers under a CAMP or AAIP program (to include RII inspections) in accordance with that carrier’s FAA approved inspection manual
• Inspect for airworthiness and quality of aircraft maintenance and alterations to include overseeing in process inspections, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and final product as well as issuing “OK to Close” for aircraft component parts.  Ensure all tasks completed adhere to the manufactures, company, and regulatory policy and procedures. Responsible to ensure that all work performed by all company technicians assigned to a work order (supervise maintenance), is performed to current applicable FAA standards and results in an product that is airworthy and safe for flight
• Ability to read and interpret complicated drawings, specifications, purchase orders, statement of work and standards to determine quality status.  Must possess the skill and experience to use precision measuring instruments in a precise, accurate and repeatable manner  
• Support production and management with failure and nonconforming material data recording and reporting
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities for the quality program
• Supervise part incoming and receiving inspections 
• Create and inspect aircraft equipment lists and weight and balance records  
• Perform internal audits as specified in the FAA repair station quality control manual, while also assisting in performing internal safety audits
• Verify compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and Local Work Instructions
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality systems and standards
• Managing quality control processes on all assigned projects to ensure high-quality standards are met
• Supervise maintenance personnel to ensure they are qualified and performing duties to current applicable FAA standards
• Maintain accurate records of inspection and maintenance activities, ensuring quality systems are followed
• Ensure all work is accomplished in accordance with companies RSQCM, manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations
• Perform final inspections and returning aircraft to service after repairs
• Generate required maintenance event records and distributing them appropriately

Education & Experience: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years’ technical rotor wing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical knowledge of the following aircraft (in order of importance): Bell 407 and Airbus AS350 / EC130 series, Airbus EC-135 Series, Airbus EC-145 Series, Bell 429, Bell 412 Series, Leonardo A-109 Series, Leonardo A119 Series, Textron King Air, and Sikorsky S60/S70 derivatives.   
• Technical knowledge of aircraft, appliances, and processes on the FAA part 145 Operations Specification
• Previous experiences in a FAA Certified Repair Station.
• Proficient with FAR’s and ability to perform complex research of Federal Regulations.
• Commitment to airworthiness and qualify of aircraft parts approved for return to service.
• Individual diversity and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Must be able to work autonomously and to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A&P Certificate preferred
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.  
• FCC GROL License preferred.
• Abaris composite training or equivalent preferred

Benefits:

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with company match
• Robust Paid Time Off
• 10 paid Holidays
• Growth opportunities
• Relocation assistance is provided for this role