Aircraft Inspector IV (Deployable)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plan

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks an experienced Aircraft Inspector IV to inspect aircraft, systems, equipment and parts for airworthiness and conformance to manufacturer specs and government regulations. You will oversee in-process and final inspections and approve for return to service, with deployment to various locations and potential 90-day OCONUS assignments.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, an IA designation, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Active, current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.
• Experience with product audit and inspection processes.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Familiar with inspection methods, techniques, and tools to determine airworthiness.
• Ability to deploy for extended time to OCONUS locations.
• Meet DoD and Combatant Command deployment requirements.
• Pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Ability to obtain a passport and travel internationally (visa requirements).
• Must obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Willing to work extended hours, holidays, and shifting schedules.
• Deployment up to 90 days OCONUS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex aircraft inspections.
• Develop and implement inspection protocols.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of findings.
• Address and resolve significant compliance issues.
• Lead training and mentorship programs for junior inspectors.
• Conduct periodic audits of maintenance processes.

Skills

A&P Certification

Aircraft Inspection

Deployment Readiness

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are a seasoned aircraft inspection professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As an Aircraft Inspector IV, you will be using your skills and expertise to inspect our aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to the manufacturer’s specifications and government regulations. You’ll be responsible for identifying any breach of standards for airworthiness. Your inspection authority will include all in-process inspections, all final inspections, and approval for return to service of all work.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex aircraft inspections.

• Develop and implement inspection protocols.

• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of findings.

• Address and resolve significant compliance issues.

• Lead training and mentorship programs for junior inspectors.

• Conduct periodic audits of maintenance processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.

• Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.

• Thorough 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 deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.

• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.

• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.

• Ability to obtain a current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.

• A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment. Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment. Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted. If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.

• Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.

• Please be advised that this position may require deployment for a period of up to 90 days OCONUS, depending on mission needs. Deployment is not guaranteed and will be determined at the discretion of the supervisor or management, or as otherwise specified.

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• more

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status 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. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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.