Aviation Quality Inspector

PDS Defense, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Career counseling

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Skills training

Referral bonus

Medical coverage

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking an Aviation Quality Inspector on 2nd shift to ensure airworthiness requirements are met during maintenance, repair and alteration of aircraft and components.

The ideal candidate holds an A&P certificate, has 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience and 5+ years in corporate jet operations, and can interpret regulatory documents and return-to-service procedures. Familiarity with CAMPS/AVTRAC is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
• Minimum 3 years aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years corporate/commercial jet experience.
• Own a basic set of hand tools with inventory control.
• Ability to use measuring tools and interpret test equipment.
• Knowledge of FAA regs and return-to-service procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft, engines, parts and components for airworthiness.
• Document compliance and maintain records per FAA/CAA requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with CAMPS/AVTRAC and other tracking programs.
• Ensure all work packs and regulatory paperwork are complete and approved.
• Perform return-to-service assessment to release aircraft.
• Provide data to customers as requested.

Skills

A&P Certification

Aircraft maintenance

Measuring tools

Regulatory knowledge

Tool inventory control

Tools

CAMPS

AVTRAC

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Aviation Quality Inspector Dallas, TX Posted: 2/20/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

210130

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Quality Inspector, in Dallas, TX. Job ID#210130.

2nd shift

Job Description:

Responsible to ensure all airworthiness quality requirements are performed and documented in accordance with all applicable regulations in regards to maintenance, preventative maintenance, repair and alteration of aircraft, engine and aircraft components/parts for which the Repair Station is rated.

Duties:

-Adhere to General Work Requirements as required in coordination with Quality leadership

-Conduct weighing procedure in accordance with manufacturers recommended practices and procedures

-Upon A/C arrival, obtain associated documentation, complete A/C records and document receipt

-Coordinate inspection activities in compliance with computer tracking maintenance programs (i.e. CAMPS, AVTRAC)

• Perform inspections of aircraft, engines, parts and components using precision tools, equipment and other materials in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements

-Upon receipt, perform inspection of all new, repaired and rebuilt parts/components for evidence for physical damage, count and conformity

• Ensure all work packages (orders and forms) as well as records of arrival, maintenance and corrective actions performed, are documented accurately and that all specialized customer (RED, RFE & SRPSA)and regulatory paperwork (FAA, FAR/CAA, etc) is complete and required approvals have been obtained

-Research aircraft drawings and technical data (i.e., REO, ENICO, EO. DCN)

-Perform walk around inspection of aircraft for release from maintenance

-Perform return to service process and ensure assigned aircraft meets all airworthiness requirements prior to return to service

-Provide data to customers as requested

How to thrive in this role?

You have an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification

You have a minimum 3 years' aircraft maintenance experience or substantiated equivalent experience

You have a minimum of 5 years' of corporate / commercial jet experience

You own a basic set of hand tools with the ability to demonstrate Inventory & control of tools

You have the ability to use a variety of measuring and basic hand tools to interpret/operate test equipment

You have the ability to interpret/ process all relative (foreign & domestic) regulatory documents, actions and requirements

You have working knowledge of (FAA Regs, CAA. RSM/QCM, ADs, SBs, TCDS, etc.)

You have working knowledge of return-to-service procedures

You have the ability to train, coach and mentor employees in performance of their duties in areas of qualification

Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Position may be eligible for up to a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus! (Terms and Conditions Apply)

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled