Engine Quality Inspector - Aviation & FAA Compliance

VSE; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE, an FAA Part 145 repair station, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support engine and engine component airworthiness. You will independently develop work scopes, perform inspections, and verify that maintenance and documentation meet regulatory, manufacturer, customer, and company requirements.

You will serve as a technical resource for other inspectors, support corrective actions and quality audits, and help maintain tooling, calibration, shelf-life materials, and related repair

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree; relevant technical certifications/licenses, including FAA Powerplant certificate, may substitute up to 2 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret CMMs, maintenance manuals, and regulatory docs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers) and inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create work scopes for routine and complex articles based on customer requirements and inspection data.
• Perform receiving inspections and final acceptance of engine components, materials, tooling, and supplies.
• Verify compliance with FAA FAR requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Review and edit inspection reports and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify nonconformances and support corrective actions; maintain inspection records.

Skills

Inspection experience

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Strong communication

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

FAA Powerplant certificate

Job description

VSE, an FAA Part 145 repair station, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support engine and engine component airworthiness. You will independently develop work scopes, perform inspections, and verify that maintenance and documentation meet regulatory, manufacturer, customer, and company requirements.

You will serve as a technical resource for other inspectors, support corrective actions and quality audits, and help maintain tooling, calibration, shelf-life materials, and related repair