Aviation Maintenance QA Inspector

Life-Flight-Network; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 153,692,000 - 166,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Volunteer Time Off

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Life Flight Network seeks a Maintenance Quality Assurance Inspector in Boise, ID to uphold maintenance quality standards and regulatory compliance across EMS rotorcraft. The role requires an A&P background, FAR expertise, and experience with Part 135 operations, with flexible shift availability.

Responsibilities include auditing logbooks, coordinating with maintenance teams, and ensuring accurate documentation per FAA forms. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

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

A&P Mechanic

A&P Certification

Inspection Authorization

FAR Knowledge

EMS rotorcraft

Quality Inspection

Aircraft types AW119 EC135 BH407 BH429

MS Office Suite

Night/Weekend shift

Driver's license

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Life Flight Network seeks a Maintenance Quality Assurance Inspector in Boise, ID to uphold maintenance quality standards and regulatory compliance across EMS rotorcraft. The role requires an A&P background, FAR expertise, and experience with Part 135 operations, with flexible shift availability.

Responsibilities include auditing logbooks, coordinating with maintenance teams, and ensuring accurate documentation per FAA forms. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.