Inspector, QC

Spirit Airlines, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Spirit Airlines as an Aircraft Inspector in Detroit, where you'll ensure aircraft maintenance meets safety and quality standards. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, you'll enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while redefining travel experiences.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Travel Benefits

Qualifications

• A&P License required, with maintenance experience on FAR part 121 aircraft.
• Ability to hold RII, ARA, and MI authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to ensure aircraft are maintained to standards.
• Conduct final reviews of maintenance documents and logs.
• Assist in training maintenance personnel.

Skills

Inspection

Quality Oversight

Maintenance Practices

Education

Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management

Job description

Responsibilities

Starting Pay: $39.75/hr.

• Performs assigned inspection functions in accordance with the Company'sGMM, Manufacturer's Maintenance Manual Procedures and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations to ensure that the Company aircraft, engines, appliances, and components are maintained to the prescribed standards of airworthiness and serviceability. Provides quality oversight for all maintenance activities.
• Performs preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final inspections. Performs Special and Detailed Inspections by the requesting or requiring documents. Performs Required Inspection Item (RII) and Buy Back inspections.
• Performs Material Inspections of incoming aircraft components to ensure the use of legal, conforming and applicable parts and materials.
• Conducts surveillance and sampling of work performed, maintenance practices and processes to ensure maintenance and documentation is accomplished according to the Spirit Airlines maintenance program. Assures the use of approved data, materials, tools, test equipment and that a high standard of workmanship is present.
• Conducts final review of all maintenance documents and SETS records prior to records archival for completion, correctness, use of appropriate references to approved data. Identify and log errors into the Records Error database and generate Record Error Notices for correction.
• Review aircraft logbooks for pilot and AMTs reports, deferred maintenance and accomplishment of correct airworthiness release procedures.
• Ensure Spirit processes, i.e. Calibrated Tools, Shelf-Life Items, quarantine and scrapped parts, in various locations are accomplished in accordance with company manuals.
• As designated and assigned by the Manager Quality Control, accomplish safety and housekeeping checks of hangar and/or line work areas.
• Assist the Manager Quality Control in the on-site acceptance checks of additional aircraft to be added to the company's Ops Specs.
• Provide guidance and assistance to maintenance personnel in order to train, maintain and enhance compliance to programs, policies, and procedures.
• Performs as a Designated Instructor in areas and/ or subjects as qualified and approved by the Manager, Maintenance Training and the Manager Quality Control.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

Qualifications

• A&P License is required and ability to demonstrate use of A/P within 36 months
• 3 years maintenance experience on FAR part 121 certificated aircraft of 50 or more passenger aircraft
• Ability to hold and maintain Required Inspection Item (RII), Airworthiness Release Authorization (ARA) and Material Inspection (MI) authorization
• Knowledge of GMM, Maintenance Programs, and other related company manuals
• Comprehensive understanding of Part 121 Regulations

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field
• Experience on Airbus A320 Fleet type aircraft
• Inspection experience under Part 121 Regulations

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members.

Overview

At Spirit, we live “More Fly.”It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel.

Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!

EEOC Statement

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.