Aircraft Inspector

Embraer; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Embraer is seeking an Aircraft Inspector located in North Fort Worth (Alliance Area) to perform airworthiness inspections on aircraft, systems, and parts. Duties include preflight/postflight checks, documentation control, and adherence to FAA regulations. Flexible to shifts: Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, with 1st shift 6am-4:30pm and 2nd shift 4pm-2:30am.

Responsibilities cover inspection reports, supplier performance, stock and shipping inspections, and internal QA audits. Requires HS/GED, A.S.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• A.S. degree in Aviation preferred.
• A&P license required.
• At least 5–7 years as an aircraft A&P mechanic.
• Experience with FAA quality systems.
• Experience interpreting precision measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Carries out aircraft inspections, verifying and controlling specific documentation.
• Prepares reports on maintenance services and supplier performance.
• Performs stock re-inspections and shipping inspections.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with control processes.
• Ensures inspections comply with FAA requirements.
• Files work orders and inspection forms for quick retrieval.
• Conducts preliminary, hidden damage, continuation, and final inspections.
• Performs review inspections on aircraft and components.
• Audits work packages to ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Aircraft inspection

Quality assurance

FAA regulations

Documentation

Auditing

Precision measurement instruments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A.S. degree in Aviation

A&P License

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is located in North Fort Worth in Alliance Area

Inspects and determines airworthiness of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts in compliance with specifications and applicable government regulations. Perform preflight and post flight inspections ensuring that all inspection forms are accurately completed. Works from approved drawings, FAA Regulations or other specifications.

Must be flexible to work any shift - Sunday- Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. 1st shift 6am-4:30pm or 2nd shift 4:00pm-2:30am

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out aircraft inspections, verifying and controlling specific documentation according to the inspection process.
• Prepares reports on maintenance services and spare parts supplier performance such as: rejected/ non-compliance parts status, specified name, parts provided, quantities, discrepancies, technical performance, classifications, technical opinion, & recommendations.
• Performs stock re-inspections.
• Performs shipping inspections.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with control processes.
• Ensures that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work in accordance with internal procedures and FAA requirements.
• Files work orders and inspection forms in such a manner that the specific file pertaining to an assembly or unit can be located by the Chief Inspector promptly.
• Conducts preliminary, hidden damage, inspection continuity, and final inspection on items repaired.
• Performs review inspections on aircraft and components to monitor the quality of work performed and the adequacy of standards and equipment.
• Performs occasional/random work package audits to ensure that documentation is maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Performs “self-audits” of internal quality systems, and audits at the request of the customer.
• Assists the Chief Inspector in analyzing and interpreting quality data to develop methods, procedures, and systems to improve the Quality Assurance functions.
• Performs special assignments and projects, as directed by the Chief Inspector.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School/ GED
• Desired: A.S. degree in Aviation
• A&P License.

Experience:

• Generally, at least 5-7 years of experience as an aircraft A&P Mechanic.
• Prior Inspector work experience with aerospace quality systems that meet FAA requirements.
• Experience working with and interpreting precision measurement instruments.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.