DescriptionAircraft Quality InspectorLocation: Everett, WA
Pay Range: $40.00-$42.00 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
The OpportunityDavcor Aviation Services is hiring an experienced
Aircraft Quality Inspector to join commercial heavy aircraft maintenance operations in Everett, Washington.
In this role, you will provide quality oversight throughout the maintenance process, inspecting aircraft, components, completed work, and maintenance records to confirm compliance with applicable FAA requirements, approved technical documentation, customer specifications, and company procedures.
The Aircraft Quality Inspector will perform inspections at multiple stages of the maintenance process, from initial receiving and preliminary inspection through in-process verification and final buy-back. This position plays an important role in ensuring maintenance is properly performed, documented, and completed to required airworthiness standards.
What You'll Do- Inspect incoming aircraft and components using applicable customer work instructions, maintenance manuals, and approved technical data.
- Perform preliminary inspections to identify aircraft or component conditions requiring documentation or corrective action.
- Complete required in-process quality inspections during aircraft maintenance and modification activities.
- Verify critical maintenance tasks such as torque applications, dimensional tolerances, system rigging, operational checks, and clearance-to-close requirements.
- Conduct final and buy-back inspections to confirm completed maintenance meets technical, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements.
- Review completed work packages and maintenance records for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
- Verify task cards, aircraft logbook entries, maintenance records, serviceable tags, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure maintenance records comply with applicable FAA requirements, Repair Station Manual procedures, and customer Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Programs (CAMP).
- When appropriately authorized, complete return-to-service inspections and required airworthiness release documentation, including aircraft logbook entries and FAA Form 337 documentation.
- Inspect and audit maintenance work areas, tooling, processes, and related activities for compliance with regulatory, company, customer, and safety requirements.
- Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering documentation, drawings, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and other technical publications.
- Identify and communicate maintenance discrepancies, documentation concerns, or other non-conforming conditions to appropriate maintenance personnel and leadership.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance teams to support the timely resolution of quality discrepancies and non-conformances.
- Maintain an orderly and safety-conscious work area while following applicable FAA, OSHA, customer, and Davcor procedures.
- Adjust to overtime, weekend assignments, and changing schedules when required to support maintenance operations.
- Complete additional quality or aircraft maintenance support responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- At least three (3) years of heavy commercial aircraft maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance recordkeeping requirements
- Experience inspecting aircraft maintenance work and confirming compliance with approved technical data
- Ability to accurately interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, Service Bulletins, and other technical information
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in both maintenance work and supporting documentation
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume commercial MRO environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to aircraft safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
Additional Experience We ValueCandidates may receive additional consideration for experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Commercial aircraft MRO operations
- Aircraft Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA)
- Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI), including applicable training or certifications
- Lead technician or maintenance supervisory responsibilities
- Boeing 737 or 767 aircraft
- Airbus aircraft platforms
- Maintenance operations conducted under FAA Parts 91, 121, or 145
Physical & Work RequirementsThis position requires the ability to:
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb while performing aircraft inspections.
- Access confined or restricted aircraft work areas when necessary.
- Work from ladders, maintenance stands, and elevated work platforms.
- Remain seated for extended periods while reviewing technical records and maintenance documentation.
- Independently lift items weighing up to 25 pounds and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established workplace safety procedures.
Build Your Aviation Career with DavcorDavcor Aviation Services offers experienced aviation professionals the opportunity to contribute directly to major commercial aircraft maintenance programs while working within a performance-driven organization.
Employees can expect:
- Competitive hourly compensation of $40.00-$42.00, DOE
- Full-time employment
- Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
- Exposure to major commercial aircraft maintenance programs
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A workplace focused on safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork
