Airworthiness Inspector - Luxury Aircraft Maintenance

Aloft AeroArchitects; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOFT AeroArchitects seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector to perform required inspections and conformity inspections on aircraft and articles to ensure airworthiness under FAA regulations. You will release aircraft back to service and maintain proficiency with inspection tools, manuals, and compliance standards.

Ideal candidate has an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, 3+ years in a Repair Station or equivalent, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent reading, writing, and math abilities.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Repair Station or Military/Commercial equivalent.
• 1+ years A'P license preferred.
• Must have experience returning aircraft to service.
• Proficiency in the use of inspection aides, test equipment and techniques to determine quality of airworthiness.
• Ability and willingness to provide training and guidance to Inspection staff.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.
• Mastered all Quality Control inspectors' essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is accomplished in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality System Manual (QSM), Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications, owner/operator requirements, and industry standards acceptable to the Administrator.
• Perform required inspections and conformity inspections on aircraft and products that have been assigned.
• Release aircraft, articles, and products for return to service.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of inspection aides, test equipment and techniques used to determine the quality of airworthiness of a product or aircraft undergoing maintenance, repair, or alteration.
• Read, understand, apply, and maintain currency with applicable FAA Regulations, FAA Airworthiness Directives, Manufacturer Bulletins, Maintenance Manuals, Engineering Letters, Service letters, and Maintenance Program Manuals.
• Assist Receiving Department with inspection of incoming material, parts and supplies, and ensure that the proper certification papers are routed to the Inspection Department for aircraft records.
• Determine airworthiness of subcontracted work performed outside the Repair Station.
• Ensure the Preliminary and Hidden Damage Inspections are properly executed and record the results as outlined in the RSM and QSM.
• Ensure unserviceable parts are properly tagged and identified to prevent reuse as serviceable parts.
• Properly execute FAA Form 337 and / or maintenance release.
• Verify inspections of completed work are properly performed in accordance with engineering drawings, specified standards, regulations, or manuals.
• Perform aircraft document audits to assure that the paperwork package is complete prior to aircraft or product being returned to service.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with company standards.
• Document actions by completing all required time keeping records.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Extended hours availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALOFT AeroArchitects seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector to perform required inspections and conformity inspections on aircraft and articles to ensure airworthiness under FAA regulations. You will release aircraft back to service and maintain proficiency with inspection tools, manuals, and compliance standards.

Ideal candidate has an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, 3+ years in a Repair Station or equivalent, and strong attention to detail.