Lead Aircraft Maintenance Inspector

West Star Aviation Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is hiring a Lead Maintenance Inspector in Seattle, WA. The role oversees quality control tasks and the performance of technicians, ensuring compliance with AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines, as well as FAA regulations.

You will lead investigations, verify MEL procedures, and coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure safe release of aircraft. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate are required.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
• Aircraft specific factory training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review technician assignments and sign offs to ensure adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
• Perform front line, spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
• Verify MEL procedures and ensure compliance with MQB 2018-02 Rev 1.
• Perform aircraft final walk-around and release, with attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
• Direct the work and flow of multiple projects and supervise team members.

Skills

Maintenance inspection

Quality control

Aircraft systems inspection

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

West Star Aviation is hiring a Lead Maintenance Inspector in Seattle, WA. The role oversees quality control tasks and the performance of technicians, ensuring compliance with AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines, as well as FAA regulations.

You will lead investigations, verify MEL procedures, and coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure safe release of aircraft. Strong leadership and communication are essential.