Airframe Inspector AP

StandardAero; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance

401(k) with a 5% company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Career development and cross-training

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider is looking for an Airframe Inspector to ensure aircraft safety and compliance. This role involves performing detailed inspections, documenting findings, and ensuring adherence to FAA regulations. With a focus on quality, the position provides opportunities for professional development and comes with a robust benefits package, including relocation bonuses and comprehensive healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Mechanic performing detailed inspections.
• Prior/Current experience working in an MRO, overhaul depot, or heavy maintenance environment.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all types of aircraft before, during, and after maintenance.
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems and components.
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.
• Trains and assists technicians in proper procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Aircraft inspection

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Non-destructive testing equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Airframe Inspector, A&P

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way.

This A & P Inspector (RTS) will focus on the Airframe side of our operations, ensuring the airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures by performing detailed inspections during maintenance, repair, and modifications. They verify compliance with FAA regulations, technical manuals, and quality standards while documenting findings and certifying aircraft for return to service.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).
• Accomplish preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.
• Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books.
• Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles.
• Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.
• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS).
• Must be up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Mechanic performing detailed inspections.
• Prior/Current experience working in an MRO, overhaul depot, or heavy maintenance environment.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification
• Previous experience performing return-to-service inspections on corporate aircraft.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience or training.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable A&P experience with any/all of the aforementioned aircraft.

Benefits That Make Life Better:

• Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off starting on day one.
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross-training opportunities