Aviation Quality Control Inspector — FAA Standards

West Star Aviation; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to uphold FAA regulations and maintain the company’s quality standards. You will inspect technicians’ work, perform “ok to close,” and audit to ensure proper sign-offs.

Key duties include daily reviews, airframe inspections, and cross-department coordination to close airframe squawks. A high school diploma and an A&P certificate are required, with IA recommended for Advancements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A&P License or Repairman Certificate required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) rating recommended.
• Valid driver’s license and/or passport ideal, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain West Star Aviation’s quality standards by inspecting technician’s work, performing “ok to close,” and auditing.
• Ensure proper sign-offs in Corridor as part of the inspection process.
• Participate in daily review meetings.
• Assist with Airframe Inspections.
• Follow up with all departments to get steps signed off, inspected, and closed so airframe squawks can be completed.
• Help manage Equipment Removal and Installation Log.
• Assist QA Department with log research issues to help clear items that are in question.
• Daily contact at aircraft with Team Leaders to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain customer oriented work habits.
• Actively work to maintain work order system current.

Skills

A&P License

FAA regulations knowledge

Quality control

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P License or Repairman Certificate

Inspection Authorization (IA) recommended

Driver’s license or passport ideal

Tools

Corridor Aviation Service software

Windows (MS Word, Excel)

Job description

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to uphold FAA regulations and maintain the company’s quality standards. You will inspect technicians’ work, perform “ok to close,” and audit to ensure proper sign-offs.

Key duties include daily reviews, airframe inspections, and cross-department coordination to close airframe squawks. A high school diploma and an A&P certificate are required, with IA recommended for Advancements.