ecube - Aviation Quality Control Inspector

Role Summary:

An Aircraft Maintenance Quality Control Inspector working at a Part 145 repair station is responsible for thoroughly inspecting aircraft, components and systems to ensure they meet FAA regulations and airworthiness standards, performing detailed checks during maintenance and repair processes, identifying defects, and approving the return to service of aircraft after repairs, while adhering to the repair station's Quality Control Manual, relevant maintenance documentation and Federal Regulations. Inspectors are charged with guaranteeing the safety and compliance of aircraft undergoing maintenance within the repair station.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensures all work is accomplished in accordance with company RSQCM, manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations.
• Provide leadership for team members by establishing, assigning, prioritizing, and tracking maintenance goals, objectives, and standards; assists team members with coordination of personnel and equipment task assignments to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Upon arrival of aircraft, makes sure that it is properly placed in the hangar, properly protected, and an incoming inspection of the aircraft is performed.
• Maintains and services aircraft. Analyses a variety of technical problems associated with aircraft maintenance, determines causes and methods of repair. Interprets technical manuals, blueprints, schematic diagrams, written and verbal information.
• Tests operation and repairs/adjusts, as required: engines, engine controls and accessories, propellers and controls, landing gear, hydraulic systems and servicing, flight controls and adjusts rigging as required.
• Checks repairs of fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling, hydraulic and pressurization systems.
• Provide on the job training instructions and information on job procedures, safety and good work practices to aircraft mechanics.
• Keeps the Maintenance Manager advised of problems that could result in work delays.
• Take necessary action to ensure that maintenance personnel in his or her group are qualified to accomplish the duties assigned to them.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines
• Travels on road trips as required and is able to work unsupervised and handle any technical problem that may occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Good working knowledge of applicable FAR’s under Part 145 MRO operations.
• Experienced with aviation maintenance best practices and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using computer software for aircraft maintenance documentation.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five years of aircraft maintenance experience
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience preferred in the aircraft maintenance environment.
• Must hold a current Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate.

Language:

• • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions and confined spaces.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in hangars, workshops, and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and potentially hazardous materials.

ecube is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view our policy, please click here: AAP Policy.

Ecube participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information regarding E-Verify, please click here: E-Verify.