Aircraft Maintenance Inspector

Cessna Aircraft Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in private aviation for decades. As an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring aircraft safety and compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the legacy of excellence in aviation. You will be responsible for performing inspections, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring all aircraft components meet the highest safety criteria. If you are passionate about aviation and ready to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Innovative Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years diversified A&P mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain records and files for aircraft inspections and work orders.

Skills

A&P Mechanic Experience

Inspection Procedures

FAA Regulations Knowledge

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Textron Maintenance Manuals

Illustrated Parts Manual

Structural Repair Manuals

Wiring Diagrams

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (331412)

Job Number:

331412

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform and maintain proper inspection standards, methods and procedures used by the Service Center in complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's recommendations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures proper procedures are performed on all completed work and physically inspects aircraft, components, reviews related documentation to ensure workmanship meets acceptable Textron Aviation Quality standards, and applicable Federal regulations for final return to service and airworthiness determination.
2. Performs the following as delegated by the Supervisor or Lead Inspector:
3. Maintains a current file of FAA specifications, certificate data sheets and airworthiness directives.
4. Makes periodic checks on all tooling, including calibration of precision test equipment as outlined in the Overhaul Manuals and the FAA Repair Station Manuals. Ensures no defective or unairworthy parts are installed on any product released by the Service Center.
5. Inspects and accepts all incoming material, i.e. new parts, supplies, and repaired parts from contract service per the quality and repair station manuals.
6. Ensures proper tagging and identification of all parts during the maintenance process.
7. Evaluates inspection records, reports, forms, and procedures for compliance to Quality standards.
8. Uses Textron and Vendor Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Manual, Structural Repair Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, EEDS/DDS, and other approved technical publications.
9. Develops familiarity with Required Inspection Item (RII) requirements, part 135 requirements and understands the requirements and use of the Master Equipment List (MEL).
10. Performs periodic aircraft walkaround surveys for tracking of proper usage of all forms as well as the surrounding area to be free of any known hazards.
11. Understand and organize the required aircraft inspections and maintaining of files with completed work orders and inspection forms in an efficient system for easy review by supervisor or Lead Inspector.

EDUCATION:

1. High School education or equivalent is required.
2. Requires use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles and mechanical systems.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires minimum of 3 years diversified A&P mechanic experience on jet and turboprop 100 hour and annual service experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.