Flight Readiness Technician Inspector

PDS Defense; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform critical inspections and verifications of aircraft systems. The role requires a strong background in aerospace and quality inspection, with the ability to work flexible hours. Candidates must be detail-oriented and capable of working in a team environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality standards in aircraft maintenance and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in aerospace and quality inspection.
• Ability to work any shift including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform verification and inspection of flight component installations.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks and maintenance inspections.

Skills

Team Environment

Attention to Detail

Education

3+ years in Aerospace Industry

3+ years in Quality Inspection

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDARS

PSDS

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Performs verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.

Inspects and verifies troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and documents faulty components.

Conducts inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.

Supports documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.

Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection.

Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.

Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.

Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead.

Inspects, documents, and creates non-conformance records with minimal assistance

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role

Ability to perform the following requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms

• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.

• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

• Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes

• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material

• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities

• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation

• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs

• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)

• Frequent walking on flat surfaces

• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces

• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands

• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/st

• Occasional contact with metals

• Frequent exposure to noise

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends

3+ years’ experience in the aerospace industry

3+ years of experience in quality inspection and/or auditing

3+ years of experience working with Velocity and other 787 production applications

Experience in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

3+ years of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience

3+ years of 787 Program Experience

2+ years of Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience

Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications

Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.)

Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

3+ year of flight line operations experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation

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