Aircraft Inspector III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an Aircraft Inspector III to perform complex inspections and audits, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will also assist in training junior inspectors.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 3+ years of relevant experience, and thorough knowledge of aircraft systems. This position offers competitive pay and a benefits package in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active FAA A&P certification and airworthiness knowledge.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; higher degree may substitute.
• Understanding audit and inspection processes and procedures.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Familiar with inspection methods and tools used after maintenance.

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

FAA A&P certification

Airworthiness knowledge

Inspection/documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Aircraft Inspector IIIApply: In office: Hagerstown, MD: Full time: Posted Today: R0030942If 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.