AP Inspector Airframe

StandardAero; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Healthcare Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Career development

Job summary

StandardAero in Houston, TX is seeking a Quality Inspector, A&P to verify airworthiness by inspecting aircraft structures, engines, and systems during maintenance and repair. You will certify RTS and ensure compliance with FAA manuals.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, training peers, and guiding technicians through proper procedures while maintaining safety and quality standards in a busy MRO environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Aviation Mechanic performing inspections.
• Formal aviation training from a military or technical school program.
• Experience in multiple levels of maintenance or MRO/overhaul environments.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all types of aircraft before, during, and after maintenance.
• Determines serviceability of systems using precise measuring tools and NDT if certified.
• Performs preliminary, in-process, and final inspections of repaired/altered articles.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and inspectors.
• Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork and methods.
• Documents inspection results in paperwork and logbooks.
• Executes final review of work order documentation for RTS.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Team guidance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FAA regulations

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quality 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. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

This Quality 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 Aviation Mechanic performing inspections aircraft.
• Must have completed formal Aviation training experience from a Military or Technical school program
• Experience working in multiple levels of maintenance, or 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.
• CAE or OEM training on Challenger, Falcon, Learjet, Embraer, Gulfstream, or Hawker airframes.
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable A&P experience with any/all of the aforementioned aircraft.

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Benefits that make life better:

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

ABOUT US

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.