Aircraft Inspector

ST Engineering - Pensacola Aerospace; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Employer match

PTO

Company provided uniforms

6 Nationally recognized holidays

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Company sponsored events throughout the year

Job summary

A leading aerospace maintenance company seeks an experienced Aircraft Inspector in Pensacola, Florida. The ideal candidate, with a minimum of five years in heavy commercial or military aircraft, will ensure every aircraft meets safety and operational standards. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, maintaining compliance with FAA regulations, and working in a detail-oriented environment that values precision. This full-time role offers a range of benefits and a commitment to safety and inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum experience in heavy commercial aircraft or equivalent military experience on heavy aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and blueprints.
• Experience with basic inspection methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary and buyback inspections on aircraft undergoing maintenance.
• Review incoming aircraft flight logs and documentation.
• Perform required inspections and manage documentation per FAA standards.

Skills

Detail orientation

Technical expertise

Ability to work in high-stakes environments

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School or GED Diploma

FAA A&P License

Job description

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Who YOU are and what you can become

Are you a detail-obsessed aviation professional with a passion for precision and safety? Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where your technical expertise directly impacts aircraft airworthiness and operational readiness? As our Aircraft Inspector, you'll be at the heart of our maintenance operations, ensuring every aircraft we touch meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance. If you're ready to become the trusted authority who ensures every aircraft is flight-ready—and want to grow in a culture that values craftsmanship, compliance, and continuous improvement—this is your runway to a rewarding future in aerospace!

Who WE are and where WE are going

ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

What YOU will do

The Aircraft Inspector will be responsible to the Lead Inspector for the performance of preliminary and buy back inspections on aircraft undergoing maintenance and alteration.

In This Role YOU will

• Review incoming aircraft flight logs for items of work required to be accomplished at the Repair Station.
• Procure required forms and work orders and transfer work to be accomplished to forms.
• Perform required aircraft inspections and do Buybacks on work performed.
• Check for conformance to specifications per repair instructions or other relevant manual or applicable engineering instructions approved by the FAA.
• Assist and or perform aircraft weighing and computations.
• Work away from home base.
• Assist in Documentation per the Code of Federal Regulations and customer processes (FAA Form 337, 8130-3, 8130-9) SDR reporting, AD verification and accomplishment.
• Review documentation after completion of maintenance visit and comply with verification signoff.
• Successfully complete any required training course.
• Able to perform inspection in confined space conditions and environment.
• Perform Aircraft Return to Service.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English Language.
• Requires mental skills and quickness, with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours.
• Be familiar with basic inspection methods and techniques.
• Under general and written directions be able to perform preliminary aircraft Inspections and quality oversight.
• Must be able to read and interpret: aircraft maintenance manuals, Illustrated Part Catalogs, Structure Repair Manuals, wiring diagrams, blue print, work card instructions, Airworthiness Directives and other documents associated with aircraft maintenance.

WORKING ENVIROMENT

Industrial environment. Requires the Inspector to be able to use man lifts, scissor lifts and various other types of ladders.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS

A strong level of interpersonal skill is required to maintain an effective relationship with various departments, Inspectors, co-workers, Supervision and the Customer.

PHYSICAL ENVRONMENT

• Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft.
• Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours.
• Working environment requires standing 90% of the work day on hard surfaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and to report to work regularly.

What YOU Need

• High School or GED Diploma required.
• FAA A&P License required.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in heavy commercial aircraft or equivalent military experience on heavy aircraft.
• Recorded training on at least 2 types aircraft.
• 1 years previous Quality Control experience preferred.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year.

Background And Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

Equal Opportunity

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Reasonable Accommodations

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101, or by email at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing