Lead Aircraft Inspector - Compliance & Inspections

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks an experienced Aircraft Inspector IV to lead inspection teams and oversee complex inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety. The role develops inspection protocols and contributes to process improvements.

Responsibilities include leading inspections, ensuring documentation, and mentoring junior inspectors, with the ability to deploy to CONUS/OCONUS locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.
• Thorough understanding and experience with product audit/inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex aircraft inspections.
• Develop and implement inspection protocols.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of findings.
• Lead training and mentorship for junior inspectors.
• Conduct periodic audits of maintenance processes.

Skills

FAA A&P certification

Aircraft systems knowledge

Documentation & audit

MS Office

Deployed operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States seeks an experienced Aircraft Inspector IV to lead inspection teams and oversee complex inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety. The role develops inspection protocols and contributes to process improvements.

Responsibilities include leading inspections, ensuring documentation, and mentoring junior inspectors, with the ability to deploy to CONUS/OCONUS locations as needed.