Inspector Receiving

JetBlue Airways; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue Airways is seeking a Quality Control Receiving Inspector to verify engines, APUs, landing gears, parts, tooling, and materials entering the JetBlue system meet airworthiness and serviceability standards under FAA and internal procedures.

The role requires interpreting technical manuals, certifying parts from approved sources, and ensuring proper documentation, with travel as needed and ability to work in hangar/airport environments.

Qualifications

• Requires FAA A&P Certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and data.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; strong communication.
• Proven attention to detail in inspecting parts and documentation.
• Must be able to travel overnight (10%) and pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and signs airworthiness for engines, APUs, landing gears, parts, tooling, and materials.
• Ensures items comply with engineering controls, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and standards.
• Signs JetBlue airworthiness release certificates (MX-41) for engines and parts.
• Performs visual inspections to identify defects and potential unapproved parts.
• Ensures proper documentation accompanies parts, meeting company and regulatory requirements.
• Certifies parts are from approved sources and suitable for JetBlue aircraft.
• Determines serviceability per General Maintenance Manual and FAA regulations.
• Supports Aircraft Records & Compliance and other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

FAA A&P Certification

Manual interpretation

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Receiving Inspector ensures all engines, APU’s, landing gears, parts, tooling, and materials brought into the JetBlue system are serviceable and airworthy. The Quality Control Receiving Inspector ensures quality standards are maintained throughout the process of certification and acceptance, following all company and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspects and is responsible for signing the airworthiness of engines, APU’s, landing gears, parts, tooling, and materials entering the JetBlue system.
• Ensures all items are in compliance with engineering controls, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and technical standard items.
• Signs for the JetBlue airworthiness release certificate tag (MX-41) for all engines and spare parts.
• Performs general visual inspection with attention to detail to identify defects, shipping damage, and including possible suspected unapproved parts.
• Ensures parts are received with the proper supporting documentation meeting all company and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Certifies parts are from an approved source and for use on JetBlue aircraft.
• Determines if all parts and materials are serviceable or unserviceable per the requirements of the General Maintenance Manual and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Supports other departments as required including Aircraft Records & Compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma.
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or equivalent experience as a qualified Receiving Inspector.
• Two (2) years of experience receiving aircraft parts and materials.
• Must be able to interpret and understand technical manuals and data.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record that meets JetBlue Airways’ insurance standards.
• Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb, and stoop frequently in confined spaces.
• Available for overnight travel (10%).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.
• Authorization to work in the US is required; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous receiving inspection experience.
• One (1) year of previous aircraft maintenance experience.
• Turbine engine inspection experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective communication skills; complete fluency in written and spoken English.
• Write technically in order to maintain required documentation as it pertains to aircraft parts.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Able to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to aircraft parts and airworthiness.

Crewmember Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short‑notice.
• Able to maintain a professional appearance.
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft, if time permits.
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards.
• Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary, including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)).
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.), and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities.
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment

• Computer and other office equipment.

Work Environment

• Traditional Office Environment.
• Airports Environment.
• Hangar.

Physical Effort

• Position requires strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently. (Heavy)