Aircraft Designated Inspector

Summit Aviation; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC. is seeking a Designated Inspector to lead quality inspections of aircraft and components in our Part 145 repair station. You will ensure workmanship meets FAA-approved data and that aircraft are returned to service airworthy with complete documentation.

You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, and inspection requirements, maintain thorough records, and perform audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education preferred.
• Current A&P license is required; IA certification preferred.
• Rotorcraft and fixed-wing inspection experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to lead discussions with teams.
• Ability to read blueprints and maintenance manuals and interpret specifications.
• Five years of aircraft inspection experience required.
• Proficient in FAA forms and documents.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft repairs and alterations for conformity to approved data.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and inspection requirements during maintenance.
• Maintain accurate, neat records of work performed on aircraft.
• Audit maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion before return to service.
• Ensure aircraft is airworthy prior to flight activities.
• Provide training to Airworthiness Inspectors and assist in mentoring.
• Operate in compliance with safety practices and Q-Pulse quality system.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Aircraft inspection

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

HS/GED

Technical education

A&P License

IA certification

Job description

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

POSITION TITLE:

Designated Inspector DATE: July2026

FLSA STATUS:

Non Exempt DEPT: Quality

LOC:

Delaware TRAVEL: Varies

POSITION SUMMARY

The Designated Inspector reports to the Chief Inspector responsible for physically inspecting aircraft, aircraft components, and reviews related paperwork to ensure that workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality, and that customer aircraft are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation properly completed and filed; operates in compliance with company safety practices and performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for all quality control inspections on aircraft in the Part 145 Repair Station.
2. Completes inspections of aircraft repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data.
3. Coordinates mechanical, electrical and inspection requirements on the aircraft during maintenance or outfitting.
4. Keeps accurate, neat and legible records of the work performed on aircraft.
5. Coordinates throughout assigned jobs with RTS to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner.
6. Conducts audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion on all aircraft prior to approval for return to service.
7. Ensures aircraft is airworthy prior to any flight activities.
8. Accomplish research of Aircraft Log Books and or computer maintenance programs to identify ongoing inspection programs, status of aircraft within those programs, Airworthiness Directive status, and Service Bulletin status.
9. Continually monitor repair station compliance with FAR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
10. Assist leads and supervisors in training of Airworthiness Inspectors.
11. Works with and instructs subordinate mechanics/technicians in troubleshooting and operational/functional procedures.
12. Signs FAA 8130-9 Statement of conformity on projects completed on his/her aircraft.
13. Provide training to less experienced Airworthiness Inspectors. Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by setting the example.
14. May perform DAS and/or ODAR functions as assigned.
15. Operates in compliance with company safety practices.
16. Proficiency in use of quality management system in Q-Pulse software.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. HS/GED Education is required. Technical education preferred.
2. A current A&P License is required. IA certification is preferred.
3. Rotorcraft & Fixed wing experience is preferred.
4. Ability to work closely with technical personnel and facilitate difficult conversations with the goal of solving the issue.
5. Strong written/verbal (including technical) communication skills, prioritize tasks.
6. Proficient in blueprint reading, use/interpretation of maintenance manuals, test specs and other related documentation required.
7. Strong Microsoft Office computer skills required.
8. Five years aircraft inspection experience required..
9. Proficient in the utilization of Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA forms and documents.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; walk, talk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel occasionally.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions such as extreme cold and heat, work near moving mechanical parts and vibration and work in high, precarious places. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment falls within acceptable limits of OSHA guidelines.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.