Quality Control Inspector

Aviation Technical Services

$68K — $104K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of aircraft component maintenance experience or equivalent
  • F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License or Repairman Certificate required
  • Experience in NDI and prior QC experience preferred
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of FAR regulations and documentation standards

Responsibilities

  • Conduct preliminary inspections on aircraft or components
  • Ensure maintenance documentation complies with regulatory standards
  • Perform final maintenance buy-back reviews
  • Execute in-progress inspections for various technical checks
  • Issue return-to-service documentation for aircraft
  • Record on-the-job training for compliance purposes
  • Audit facilities for regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in compliance audits and oversight
  • Hands-on interaction with maintenance teams
  • Potential for advancement given leadership experience
  • Involvement in a detailed documentation process
  • Access to training and further certification opportunities
Full Job Description
SUMMARY: The Quality Control Inspector ensures all maintenance work, including documentation, is performed in an airworthy manner and in compliance with approved technical data. This position is also responsible for preliminary, routine and in-process inspections on aircraft and components to determine serviceability and airworthiness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs incoming preliminary inspections on aircraft or components in accordance with customer request cards or manufacturer's manuals.
  • Ensures documentation of maintenance performed is completed as required by FAR's, ATS' Repair Station Manual and customer's Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP).
  • Completes final buy-back of maintenance performed.
  • Performs in-progress inspections including clearance-to-close, torque verifications, dimensional checks and rigs.
  • Performs return-to-service and airworthiness releases on serviceable tags, aircraft logbooks, and FAA form 337 as authorized by ATS and airlines.
  • Documents on-the-job training (OJT) and experience for inclusion into training file.
  • Performs audit of ATS facilities for FAR and safety regulation compliance.
  • Monitors compliance to scrap bin policy.
  • Be available on the floor to provide oversight, guidance and assistance.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Components Services
    • Minimum of three (3) years aircraft component maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by Manager's discretion.
    • F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License, Airframe License or Repairman Certificate required.
  • NDI and previous QC experience preferred.
  • Prior leadership experience preferred.


PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee will also be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

The full base pay range for this position is $33.00 - $50.00 hourly, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

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