Aviation Maintenance QA Inspector

Life Flight Network; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 153,361,000 - 181,295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Life Flight Network in Boise, ID is seeking a Maintenance Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure consistent application of maintenance quality standards and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an A&P mechanic with FAR Part 135 experience, inspection authorization preferred, and a background in EMS rotorcraft. The ideal candidate will have strong documentation skills, familiarity with FARs, and the ability to improve quality processes within a nonprofit air medical program.

Qualifications

• Five years recent experience as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.
• Airframe and Powerplant Certification.
• Inspection Authorization Certification Preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 43, Part 91, Part 135.
• Five years’ FAR 135 turbine rotorcraft maintenance experience.
• Three years’ working as a Quality Inspector for a Part 135 operator preferred.
• Three years’ experience working for an EMS helicopter program preferred.
• Maintenance experience on AW119, EC135, BH407, BH429, and PC12 aircraft preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Valid Driver’s license, automobile in good repair and proof of auto insurance.
• Analytical abilities sufficient to handle complex technical and administrative matters and take initiative, creating, implementing and improving processes and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• With direction from the Maintenance Quality Manager, determine and communicate inspection status of aircraft
• Perform audits of maintenance log book entries, work packages generated by the maintenance department, processes and procedures
• Perform Inspections as required on aircraft after maintenance.
• Act as a liaison between management and technicians to ensure accurate, compliant and complete logbook documentation
• Generate maintenance record entries in accordance with FAR Part 135 requirements and its appropriate manual, including completion or review of FAA forms 337 and other documents as required
• Observe various maintenance facilities and disseminate results. Recommend suggestions for quality improvements.
• Assist the Maintenance Quality Manager in the development of improved methods and procedures for the performance of quality assurance functions.
• Assist in the maintenance of in house technical publication library; ensure technicians have access to publications as required.
• Assist in the tracking and calibration of inspection and test equipment used by the maintenance department for the purpose of product acceptance
• Assist in the performance of receiving inspections of aircraft parts and materials
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Quality Manager.

Skills

Airframe & Powerplant

Inspection Authorization

FAR knowledge

Quality inspection

Microsoft Office

Education

Airframe & Powerplant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Life Flight Network in Boise, ID is seeking a Maintenance Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure consistent application of maintenance quality standards and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an A&P mechanic with FAR Part 135 experience, inspection authorization preferred, and a background in EMS rotorcraft. The ideal candidate will have strong documentation skills, familiarity with FARs, and the ability to improve quality processes within a nonprofit air medical program.