Inspector, Receiving

AAR; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m^

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR in Greensboro, NC seeks an experienced Aircraft Inspector to inspect incoming materials and perform receiving inspections for service parts. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery in accordance with FAA and customer standards.

You will set up equipment, interpret results, monitor shipments, and ensure proper documentation while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. FAA certification and 5+ years of transport aircraft experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or eligibility for FAA Repairman certificate required.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience as a technician and/or inspector on heavy transport category aircraft; up to four years of military experience may count toward this.
• Thorough understanding of FAR 21, 43, 65, 121, 125 and 145.
• English language proficiency (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Inspect articles only after proper training and qualification.
• Set up/calibrate equipment and interpret results per standards.
• Ensure timely aircraft delivery without compromising quality or airworthiness.
• Inspect aircraft and components for safety, workmanship, and serviceability.
• Perform receiving inspections for new and continued service parts.
• Monitor daily deliveries and accept or reject shipments as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation and packaging for outgoing shipments.
• Approve completeness and quality of all work performed.
• Follow specifications to complete tasks accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Work within estimated hours and safety procedures.
• Process required paperwork for duties.
• Operate ground support equipment if qualified and safe.
• Work with minimal supervision and assist teammates as needed.
• Interface with management, other departments, and coworkers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or eligible for FAA Repairman certificate in a discipline as determined by the FAA

Job description

Responsible for inspecting incoming material including all receiving for the repair station. Responsible for working in a safe manner eliminating waste and delivering a quality product on time. Expected to perform work within the Company, FAA, and customer standards of quality.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Perform inspections only on articles properly trained and qualified on.
• Set-up/calibrate equipment and interpret/evaluate results with respect to applicable standards and specifications.
• Be constantly aware of aircraft delivery requirements to ensure aircraft are delivered in a timely manner but not jeopardizing quality or airworthiness requirements.
• Inspect aircraft and components for safety, workmanship, and serviceability.
• Perform receiving inspection requirements for new and continued service parts for serviceability.
• Monitor daily deliveries to accept or reject shipments not received in satisfactory condition.
• Monitor outgoing shipments for proper documentation and packaging.
• Approve, individually, the completeness, correctness, and quality of all work performed.
• Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform work within estimated hours.
• Follow all safety procedures and specifications.
• Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties.
• Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner.
• Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments with little or no rework.
• Assist other employees in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling, and guidance.
• Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or eligible for an FAA Repairman certificate in a discipline as determined by the FAA.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience as a technician and/or Inspector on heavy transport category aircraft. (Up to four (4) years’ military experience may be applied if experience was on transport category aircraft.)
• A thorough understanding of FAR 21, 43, 65, 121, 125, and 145.
• Language (read, write, speak, and understand English)

Physical Requirements

• May be exposed to continual loud noises.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for prolong periods of time, and climb steps, ladders, and/or service stands.
• Must carry minimum of 50 lbs.
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision are required.
• Ability to distinguish color is required.
• Must be able to safely work around hazardous chemicals, solvents, resins and adhesives.
• Must be able to breathe through a full-face respirator.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Job

Operations

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Greensboro-Aircraft Reconfig Technologies

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exemptWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.