Aviation QA Inspector

Kansas City Aviation Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Aviation Center is seeking a QA Inspector to verify work performed by our maintenance teams complies with FAA regulations and manufacturer manuals. Under the QA Manager, you will ensure all entries are complete and that airworthiness is maintained.

This role requires 5–10 years in aviation maintenance, experience in Part 135/145 environments, and the ability to train technicians and perform final inspections. Occasional travel is expected, and U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in a detail-oriented maintenance environment.
• Experience in FAA Part 135 Charter and Part 145 Repair Station environments preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and airworthiness standards.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a Drug/Alcohol test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed.
• Performing in-process inspections of ongoing work.
• Inspecting all completed work and ensuring records, reports, and forms are completed prior to releasing the product for return to service.
• Submitting reports on defects or un-airworthy condition in accordance with FAR 145.63.
• Ensuring that all maintenance actions are properly documented in the aircraft records.
• Verifying that final acceptance inspection of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies, and outside work is performed to ensure airworthiness.
• Ensuring proper performance and documentation of preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspections.
• Overseeing the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components.
• Overseeing disposition of rejected/unserviceable parts.
• Training and assisting technicians to properly service, clean, inspect, modify, repair, and maintain assigned aircraft, engines, and accessories.
• Ensuring that reference material used is up to date.
• Occasional travel will be necessary.
• Other projects assigned by the QA Manager or Director of Maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Databases

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

A&P certificate with IA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maintenance databases

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The QA Inspector, under the direct supervision of the QA Manager, is responsible for returning aircraft to service while verifying all aircraft work is completed in accordance with specified manuals, procedures and FAA regulations. Inspector would need to have experience working in FAA part 135 Charter and part 145 Repair Station environments.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Making sure that all entries on the maintenance forms and work orders used by the Repair Station are properly executed
• Performing in process inspections of ongoing work
• Inspecting all completed work and making sure that inspection/maintenance records, reports, and forms are completed prior to releasing the product for return to service
• Submitting reports on defects or un-airworthy condition in accordance with FAR 145.63
• Ensuring that all maintenance actions are properly documented in the aircraft records
• Verifying that final acceptance inspection of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies, and outside work is performed to ensure airworthiness
• Ensuring proper performance and documentation of preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspections
• Overseeing the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components
• Overseeing disposition of rejected/unserviceable parts
• Training and assisting technicians to properly service, clean, inspect, modify, repair, and maintain assigned aircraft, engines, and accessories
• Ensuring that reference material used is up to date
• Occasional travel will be necessary
• Other projects assigned by the QA Manager or Director of Maintenance

Requirements

Qualifications

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

• High School education, or equivalent
• A&P with IA required
• Experience with General Aviation Maintenance Shop (Pilatus, Citation and Piper preferred)
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a detail-oriented maintenance environment
• Experience in a Part 145 facility serving corporate aircraft
• Knowledge of FAA regulations
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a Drug/Alcohol test and pass a background check

Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem solving/analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and execute projects with limited supervision
• Good organizational skills and ability to get along with all associates
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office family of software and an understanding of databases.