Aviation QA Inspector - FAA Compliance & Quality

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to oversee production work and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. The role collaborates with Program Managers, Team Leaders, and QA Inspectors to document maintenance and return to service records.

You will analyze data for FAA Form 337s and Weight & Balance reports, coordinate with engineering, and support timely return to service while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A&P License or Repairman Certificate required.
• IA rating recommended.
• 3 years turbine aircraft inspection experience with return to service authority required.
• Log research experience recommended.
• Customer service experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assigned production work scopes to ensure compliance with West Star Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations.
• Perform work order surveillance and create maintenance log entries for maintenance and modifications.
• Assist Engineering in ensuring alterations and repairs meet FAA requirements.
• Analyze data and documents to author FAA Form 337s for Major Repairs and Alterations.
• Coordinate work scopes with Program Managers, Team Leaders and Quality Control Inspectors daily.
• Maintain documentation for customer delivery and West Star work orders.
• Perform internal audits as required.
• Maintain effective communication with Team Leader to ensure schedule and quality.

Skills

Turbine aircraft inspection

Computer literacy

Electrical prints

Structural prints

Log research

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P License or Repairman Certificate

Inspection Authorization (IA) recommended

Tools

Corridor Aviation Service software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to oversee production work and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. The role collaborates with Program Managers, Team Leaders, and QA Inspectors to document maintenance and return to service records.

You will analyze data for FAA Form 337s and Weight & Balance reports, coordinate with engineering, and support timely return to service while maintaining high quality standards.