QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

About the job

Position Summary

Quality Control Inspectors ensure the parts and components of aircraft and other aerospace equipment conform to design specifications and meet industry standards. A QC Inspector should have a general knowledge of the use of precision measuring devices and testing equipment to evaluate parts, instruments, and manufacturing processes using schematics, drawings, aircraft maintenance manuals, and/or but not limited to Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.

Inspectors will be required to perform In-Process Audits, In-Process Inspections, and Final Inspections of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic parts, components, and subassemblies, including aircraft skin and structures.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid company holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant license

• Must have exceptional communication skills, written and verbal

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years heavy service experience

• Must have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills

• Must have a basic knowledge of the FAA FARs

• Must have a basic knowledge of how to read and interpret Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB)

• Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings

• Must demonstrate the ability to use, with accuracy, all precision measuring tools and devices

• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Non-Destructive Testing Experience (NDT) in UT, Dye Pen, and ET

• Documented formal Composite Training

• Conformity and First Article Inspection Experience

• Calibration Lab Experience

• Ability to work in confined and restrictive spaces

• Understand how to write and distribute FAA Forms such as 8130-3 and FAA Form 337

• Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of aircraft, parts, systems, subsystems, and aircraft structure

• Performs quality and safety inspections of on-site equipment and tooling for use on aircraft

• Performs in-progress and final inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, and rework of aircraft, aircraft components, and parts, and assumes responsibility for that work as indicated by signature

• Inspects job progress, procedures, and maintenance forms used in performance of aircraft maintenance work to assure compliance with approved methods, data, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Inspects all incoming parts to assure they carry approved documentation and certification

• Identifies and documents aircraft and aircraft parts discrepancies clearly and effectively

• Must successfully complete all training assigned by the Director of Training or Quality Leadership

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Leadership necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hire

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods

• Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights

• Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead

• Must have correctable 20/20 vision

• Must be able to hear at conversational level

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds

• Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and to properly operate hand tools