FAA A&P QC Inspector — Aircraft Compliance & Return-to-Service

AAR Corp; Illinois; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

AAR Corp is seeking an Aviation Inspector at our Illinois facility. The role involves verifying work on aviation articles, performing various inspections, and approving work for return to service per data.

You will review maintenance records and ensure all documentation is complete in line with current data. Candidates should hold an FAA A&P license, have 1–2 years of aviation experience (1+ year QC preferred), and preferably possess an AA degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license is required.
• 1–2 years aviation experience required; 1+ years QC experience preferred.
• AA degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school is preferred.
• Have been exercising airmen privileges actively for the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Verifies work performed on aviation articles is in compliance with manufacturer data and customer data.
• Performs incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections.
• Reviews maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to ensure repairs, inspections, op-checks, and documentation are complete per data; authorized to approve work for return to service.
• Performs tasks related to privileges under 14 CFR Part 65.
• Adheres to company safety requirements while performing duties.

Skills

A&P license

aviation experience

airmen privileges

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

AAR Corp is seeking an Aviation Inspector at our Illinois facility. The role involves verifying work on aviation articles, performing various inspections, and approving work for return to service per data.

You will review maintenance records and ensure all documentation is complete in line with current data. Candidates should hold an FAA A&P license, have 1–2 years of aviation experience (1+ year QC preferred), and preferably possess an AA degree or equivalent.