Aircraft Inspector III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Florida seeks an Aircraft Inspector III to ensure aircraft airworthiness and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have FAA certification and substantial experience. The position offers a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans and a robust 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Understanding and experience with inspection processes.
• Basic knowledge of 14 CFR Chapter 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft for airworthiness and compliance.
• Identify breaches of airworthiness standards.
• Perform in-process and final inspections.

Skills

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification

Knowledge of aircraft systems and parts

Microsoft Office Suite skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As an Aircraft Inspector III, you will inspect aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to manufacturer specifications and government regulations. Your responsibilities include identifying any breach of airworthiness standards and performing in‑process inspections, final inspections of minor work (non‑337), and approving the return to service of minor work.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation. It is a prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for high‑performance ISR and aviation systems, providing end‑to‑end C4ISR capabilities that encompass design, integration, test, certification, training, and logistics support.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• 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 product audit and inspection processes and procedures.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

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 U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. Military.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer‑focused technology and best‑of‑breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest‑growing companies.

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

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

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.