Aviation Quality Assurance Inspector – FAA/IA Ready

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Star benefits package

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Chattanooga, TN invites qualified candidates to join as Quality Assurance Inspector.

The role oversees production work scopes to ensure compliance with the West Star Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations, working with Program Managers, Team Leaders and QC Inspectors to ensure quality and on‑time return to service. You will perform surveillance, log entries, FAA form 337s, and weight/balance analyses, while coordinating daily with teams to meet schedule and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A&P license or Repairman Certificate required.
• IA rating recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform work order surveillance to ensure the work order represents the condition of the product or article at all times.
• Create maintenance log entries that meet all return to service requirements.
• Analyze data and documents to author FAA form 337s for Major Repairs and Alterations.
• Analyze data and documents for the creation of Weight and Balance Reports.
• Coordinate work scopes with Program Managers, Team Leaders and Quality Control Inspectors on a daily basis.
• Gather and organize all pertinent documentation for the customer at time of delivery and West Star’s work orders.
• Update and completion of FAA forms or records, including support of Engineering and Team Leaders to ensure return to service is accomplished expediently.
• Perform internal audits as required.
• Daily contact at assigned aircraft with Team Leader to ensure schedule and quality standards are met.
• Maintain customer oriented work habits.
• Effectively and clearly communicate in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Computer literacy

Read electrical prints

Turbine aircraft inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P License or Repairman Certificate

Inspection Authorization (IA) recommended

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Chattanooga, TN invites qualified candidates to join as Quality Assurance Inspector.

The role oversees production work scopes to ensure compliance with the West Star Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations, working with Program Managers, Team Leaders and QC Inspectors to ensure quality and on‑time return to service. You will perform surveillance, log entries, FAA form 337s, and weight/balance analyses, while coordinating daily with teams to meet schedule and quality