Aircraft Inspector III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Aircraft Inspector III to perform complex inspections and ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will plan, prepare, and maintain inspection documentation while mentoring junior inspectors and meeting schedules.

Ideal candidates have FAA A&P certification, 3+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of aircraft systems and inspection processes. The role involves potential overtime in a challenging defense/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of relevant inspection experience is required.
• FAA A&P certification is required.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft, systems, equipment and parts.
• Familiarity with inspection methods and airworthiness evaluation.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aircraft inspections and audits.
• Plan and prepare for comprehensive inspections.
• Maintain detailed and accurate inspection documentation.
• Address significant non-conformities.
• Train and mentor junior inspectors.
• Ensure timely completion of inspection schedules.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Audit and inspection processes

Overtime/weekend availability

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher may substitute for experience

14 CFR Chapter 1 knowledge

Background in Aerospace/Defense industry or DoD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you are a seasoned aircraft inspection professional looking to make an impact in a meaningful environment that supports and protects heroes, join our team! As an Aircraft Inspector III, you will perform complex inspections and audits, ensuring the highest standards of airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will also assist in training junior inspectors. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex aircraft inspections and audits.
• Plan and prepare for comprehensive inspections.
• Maintain detailed and accurate inspection documentation.
• Address significant non-conformities.
• Train and mentor junior inspectors.
• Ensure timely completion of inspection schedules.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.
• Understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.
• Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions:

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally 75 lbs.
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods.
• Work in potentially hazardous environments.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30.35 - $41.73.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.