Lead Inspector - Peru, IN

Aviation Personnel; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Pay

Monthly longevity bonus

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Referral fees

FREE Direct Deposit

Cash Advances

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider is seeking a Lead Inspector in Peru, Indiana. In this role, you will conduct various aircraft inspections and ensure adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities include mentoring new staff, interpreting technical documents, and maintaining stakeholder satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of aviation coating processes and strong leadership skills. Benefits include travel pay, bonuses, and additional perks. Join us to contribute to a fast-paced aviation environment focused on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of aviation coating processes (stripping, priming, painting).
• Ability to read and apply complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong quality control fundamentals (thickness, gloss, visual defects).
• Leadership and training capabilities.
• Familiarity with relevant aerospace standards (ISO, NACE).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on aircraft including checks before stripping and post-strip.
• Interpret blueprints and technical manuals for inspections.
• Train and mentor new inspectors and technicians.
• Design and follow inspection schedules for maintenance checks.
• Verify work against requirements and manage defect documentation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Aviation coating processes

Reading technical drawings

Quality control fundamentals

Leadership capabilities

Familiarity with aerospace standards

Job description

Overview

Position: Lead Inspector - Peru, IN

Only qualified candidates with the below experience will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft Inspections: Conduct incoming checks (before stripping), post-strip (metal/damage), primer application (thickness/coverage), logo/stencil placement, and final paint (runs, sags, debris, color, gloss).
• Technical Documentation: Interpret and apply blueprints, drawings, process specs, and technical manuals to daily inspections.
• Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and onboard new inspectors and technicians.
• Process Adherence: Design and follow daily inspection schedules, guiding complex maintenance checks.
• Quality Assurance: Verify work against customer requirements, approve/reject work, and manage defect documentation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Address stakeholder questions and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Deep understanding of aviation coating processes (stripping, priming, painting).
• Ability to read and apply complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong quality control fundamentals (thickness, gloss, visual defects).
• Leadership and training capabilities.
• Familiarity with relevant aerospace standards (ISO, NACE - likely applicable for industrial coatings).

Typical Environment

• Fast-paced aviation environment, working with major airlines and potentially military aircraft.
• Focus on safety, innovation, and high customer satisfaction.

Aviation Personnel offers

• 0.63 cents per mile up to $252.00 Travel Pay on your first check
• Plus a $100.00 longevity Monthly bonus
• Great benefits like: Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, $250.00 referral fees and FREE Direct Deposit. Cash Advances Available
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