Aircraft Inspector (Direct Opportunity)

Responsibilities

The Designated Inspector reports to the Chief Inspector responsible for physically inspecting 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; operates in compliance with company safety practices and performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for all quality control inspections on aircraft in the Part 145 Repair Station.
2. Completes inspections of aircraft 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.
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 is airworthy prior to any flight activities.
8. Accomplish 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.
9. Continually monitor repair station compliance with FAR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
10. Assist leads and supervisors in training of Airworthiness Inspectors.
11. Works with and instructs subordinate mechanics/technicians in troubleshooting and operational/functional procedures.
12. Signs FAA 8130-9 Statement of conformity on projects completed on his/her aircraft.
13. Provide training to less experienced Airworthiness Inspectors. Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by setting the example.
14. May perform DAS and/or ODAR functions as assigned.
15. Operates in compliance with company safety practices.
16. Proficiency in use of quality management system in Q-Pulse software.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. HS/GED Education is required. Technical education preferred.
2. A current A&P License is required. IA certification is preferred.
3. Rotorcraft & Fixed wing experience is preferred. 

Looking for King Air / Cessna / Pilatus Type or Corporate Helicopter (Bell / Airbus Helicopters / Agusta / Sikorsky) type of Experience

1. Ability to work closely with technical personnel and facilitate difficult conversations with the goal of solving the issue.
2. Strong written/verbal (including technical) communication skills, prioritize tasks.
3. Proficient in blueprint reading, use/interpretation of maintenance manuals, test specs and other related documentation required.
4. Strong Microsoft Office computer skills required.
5. Five years aircraft inspection experience required..
6. Proficient in the utilization of Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA forms and documents.
7. Must be a US Cititzen

Rates: 

Rate depends on Experience