Aviation Quality Inspector - Launch Team Leader (US)

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International training

Career growth

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida. The role is for experienced aircraft quality inspectors to join the launch team, with about 6–12 months of advanced training at Pilatus in Stans, Switzerland, before returning to Florida.

Candidates must bring hands-on inspection experience and the ability to work independently in a production environment. Upon return, successful Launch Team members work with mentors and become core technical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as an aircraft quality inspector in a production or MRO environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• FAA A&P license preferred, but not required for candidates with strong quality background.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-process and final inspections on aircraft structures, systems, and avionics.
• Verifies conformity to approved drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Reviews, documents, and signs off inspection steps in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
• Trains and mentors newly hired quality inspectors and mechanics on quality gates, inspection expectations, and compliance standards.
• Ensures all activities comply with EASA regulations and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Strong judgment under pressure

Reading technical drawings

Education

FAA A&P license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida. The role is for experienced aircraft quality inspectors to join the launch team, with about 6–12 months of advanced training at Pilatus in Stans, Switzerland, before returning to Florida.

Candidates must bring hands-on inspection experience and the ability to work independently in a production environment. Upon return, successful Launch Team members work with mentors and become core technical