Cert Inspect A&P

Gulfstream; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Savannah is seeking a seasoned inspection professional to perform certification inspections on aircraft and components, ensuring airworthiness and proper documentation. The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, adhering to FAA/ODA requirements, and applying QA processes.

This position supports IAR/ODA designee duties and involves up to 25% travel, with multiple shifts. Applicants must hold an A&P license, HS diploma or GED, and have extensive aircraft inspection experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Seven (7) years aircraft inspection experience to include three (3) years inspection experience on large or mid-size aircraft.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license required.
• ASQ certificate (American Society for Quality) preferred.
• Other Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection and airworthiness inspection duties utilizing accepted/approved data including QC/QA procedures, instructions, and other related documents.
• Performs inspections and certifies aircraft/component as airworthy prior to delivery and Return to Service.
• Issuance of FAA 8130-3 Forms in accordance with FAA/ODA requirements for authorized functions and activities to include conformity, prototype, export, in addition to 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities.
• As an IAR, plans and performs certification inspections to type design requirements in support of aircraft/component certification.
• Continually monitors repair station compliance to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals.
• Develops and approves aircraft log book entries relating to aircraft configuration and installations.
• Performs FAA aircraft/component certification activities as an IAR.
• If appointed as an IAR, manages Product/Article certification activities.
• Provides technical support to inspection personnel in supporting the FAA and/or ODA documented requirements.
• Supports the coordination of inspection workloads according to priorities, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Skills

English language proficiency

Blueprint reading

Quality Assurance knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

A&P license

ASQ certificate

IA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATIA

SmarTeam

Job description

Overview

This will be a second shift or weekend shift position. A&P license required. Preferred FAA Certifications: DAR or DAR-T or DAR-F or DMIR or ODA UM. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, CATIA, AIR, Smarteam is preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Seven (7) years aircraft inspection experience to include three (3) years inspection experience on large or mid-size aircraft (or same type and complexity as Gulfstream aircraft). A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license required. ASQ certificate (American Society for Quality) preferred. Other Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.

Position Purpose: Performs certification inspections in a timely and efficient manner to ensure aircraft and/or component airworthiness. Physically inspects aircraft, components, and reviews related documentation to ensure workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality and that customer aircraft/components are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation properly completed and filed. As an ODA Inspection Authorized Representative (IAR) or FAA Designee, works as an integral part of the Quality Control/Assurance team assuring aircraft/components are in compliance to FAA/ODA requirements.

Responsibilities

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs inspection and airworthiness inspection duties utilizing accepted/approved data including QC/QA procedures, instructions, and other related documents. Conducts first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA and/or ODA approved procedures and ensures all associated records are properly completed.
• Performs inspections and certifies aircraft/component as airworthy prior to delivery and Return to Service.
• Issuance of FAA 8130-3 Forms in accordance with FAA/ODA requirements for authorized functions and activities to include conformity, prototype, export, in addition to 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities.
• As an IAR, plans and performs certification inspections to type design requirements in support of aircraft/component certification.
• Continually monitors repair station compliance to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals.
• Develops and approves aircraft log book entries relating to aircraft configuration and installations.
• Performs FAA aircraft/component certification activities as an IAR.
• If appointed as an IAR, manages Product/Article certification activities.
• Provides technical support to inspection personnel in supporting the FAA and/or ODA documented requirements.
• Supports the coordination of inspection workloads according to priorities, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Other Requirements

• Previous verifiable experience as a DAR/DMIR/ODAR/ODA-Unit Member in good standing is highly preferred and may offset some or all of the experience requirements.
• Competent in the use of all job related tools and equipment.
• Proficient in blueprint/drawing reading, use/interpretation of Maintenance Manuals, CMP, ADTS, Travelers, Customer Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, test specifications and other manufacturing and/or inspection related documentation as required.
• Must possess verifiable working knowledge and application of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control systems and methodologies.
• Must possess a verifiable working knowledge of the FAA Regulations, Orders, and other guidance pertinent to issuance of export airworthiness approvals & conformity determination as defined in FAA Order 8100.8D Appendix A (as revised) and 8100.15 (as revised).
• For postings supporting IAR activities, must be able to complete FAA/ODA initial/recurrent designee training within established timeframe to include obtaining a passing certificate as part of the IAR application process.
• For postings supporting IAR activities, must be capable of obtaining IAR designee appointment within established timeframe depending on function code(s) required for position.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

• Requisition Number: 236352
• Posting Type: Internal-External
• Department: J0678-Qual Cert & Reg Comp
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: Multiple Shifts
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary Grade: N12
• Number of Openings: 2
• Posting End Date: 09/29/2026