A&P Inspector, Airframe

StandardAero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to aviation excellence as an Airframe Inspector. In this role, you'll ensure the safety and airworthiness of various aircraft by conducting thorough inspections and verifying compliance with FAA regulations. Your expertise will guide technicians and ensure that all maintenance procedures are followed meticulously. With a commitment to innovation and growth, this position offers you the chance to be part of a significant expansion at our Augusta facility, where your contributions will directly impact the quality and safety of business aviation. If you have a passion for aviation and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• FAA A&P License is required for this role.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate/business aviation inspection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft systems and components.
• Document inspection results and ensure compliance with FAA standards.
• Train technicians in proper work procedures and practices.

Skills

Aircraft Inspection

FAA Regulations Compliance

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Technical Documentation

Training and Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Maintenance Manuals

Overhaul Manuals

Job description

At StandardAero, we’re dedicated to solving the aviation industry's most complex challenges with ingenuity and expertise. Our Augusta, GA MRO facility is not just a place to work; it’s a hub of innovation and growth. With a significant $33 million expansion underway, we’re doubling footprint in the coming year. Our facility specializes in Business Aviation, focusing on 22 models of aircraft on the Airframe side while our Engine Shop performs comprehensive overhauls on Honeywell HTF7000 and TFE731 engines, APUs, and performs diagnostics in our state-of-the-art Test Cell.

Our Airframe Inspector ensures the airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures by performing detailed inspections during maintenance, repair, and modifications. They verify compliance with FAA regulations, technical manuals, and quality standards while documenting findings and certifying aircraft for return to service. Our teams specialize across Textron (Hawker), Embraer (Legacy / Praetor / Phenom), Bombardier (Learjet /Challenger), Dassault (Falcon).

What to expect in this role:

• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).
• Accomplish preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.
• Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books. Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles. Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.
• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS).
• Must be up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Experience inspecting corporate/business aviation aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience or training.
• Ability to train and mentor technicians.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable A&P experience with the aforementioned aircraft.

Benefits That Make Life Better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off starting on day one!
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross-training opportunities