Quality Control Inspector

Aviation Technical Services

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of aircraft component maintenance experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License, Airframe License, or Repairman Certificate required.
  • Previous quality control (QC) experience preferred.
  • Non-destructive inspection (NDI) experience preferred.
  • Prior leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preliminary inspections on aircraft or components per customer requests and manuals.
  • Complete maintenance documentation as mandated by FARs and customer guidelines.
  • Conduct final buy-back inspections of maintenance work completed.
  • Carry out in-progress inspections, including torque and dimensional checks.
  • Issue return-to-service documentation and airworthiness releases as authorized.
  • Document on-the-job training for inclusion in training files.
  • Audit facilities to ensure compliance with FAR and safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options available.
  • Opportunity for continuous professional development and training.
  • Performance bonuses based on annual reviews and contributions.
  • Work in a safety-focused environment with compliance audits.
  • Potential for leadership advancement within the organization.
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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