Lead Maintenance Inspector

West Star Aviation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Time off accruals

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Maintenance Inspector in the United States to manage quality control tasks and ensure adherence to FAA regulations and the company’s RSQCM and customer maintenance programs.

The role requires an A&P license or Repairman Certificate, extensive inspection experience, and the ability to supervise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. WSA emphasizes safety, accuracy, and clear communication in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with Airframe and Powerplant license or Repairman Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and/or passport ideal but not mandatory.
• Aircraft-specific factory training preferred.
• Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with part 43.
• Proficient in using inspection equipment and visual inspection aids.

Responsibilities

• Review technician assignments and sign-offs to ensure adherence to authorizations.
• Perform front-line checks of maintenance activity to verify compliance with AMM, RSQCM, and GMM guidelines.
• Verify MEL procedures and ensure proper tagging and documentation.
• Carry out aircraft final walk-around and release with attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
• Communicate with customers and provide updates; coordinate with tech support and MX Net status.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Able to meet deadlines

English communication

Education

High school diploma + A&P license or Repairman Certificate

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Maintenance Inspector, you will manage the performance of operational quality control tasks and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the West Star Aviation, "WSA" Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Review technician assignments and sign offs to ensure technician 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.
• Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected and documented.
• Engine run/taxi qualification of techs assigned to run engines/taxi.
• Verification of satisfactory squawk completion.
• Verification of operational checks.
• Spot check verification of tech proficiency.
• Verification and communication with tech support.
• Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with, with respect to the maintenance performed.
• Ensure MEL verification procedures as outlined in MQB 2018-02 Rev 1 are adhered to.
• Perform aircraft final walk-around and release, with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
• Advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
• Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used. (i.e. Manufacturers Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.)
• Ensure that the Policies and Procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM are followed.
• Ensure the proper tagging, inspection, identification of parts, and components as outlined in this manual.
• Carry out distributed customer requests in the manner that is expected of WSA including:
• Verifying proper tech support is involved.
• Verifying tech support is mentioned in Corridor corrective actions.
• Verifying MX Net status of projects.
• Verifying MX Net updates.
• Spot check of Ramp App usage.
• Perform the functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster.
• Reject items and work found to be non-compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Reject incomplete or improperly completed work which is submitted for return to service consideration.
• Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that would lead to a quality escape.
• Reject corrective actions with respect to Quality issues.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements/Qualifications

Your Education:

• 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.

Your Experience:

• Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with part 43.
• Must be proficient in using the various types of inspection equipment and visual inspection aids appropriate for the article being inspected.

Your Initiative:

We’re looking for a team player who is self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Your Sense of Responsibility:

• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
• Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
• Must perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
• Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
• Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
• Supervision of team members in daily operations and duties.
• Completion of work orders, FAA paperwork.

Other Particulars

Physical Requirements:

• Lift at least 70 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
• Routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods while performing repairs.
• Work on elevated platforms (up to 40 feet in the air) using fall protection safety gear.

Mental Requirements:

• Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot or evaluate system operation.
• Work with others in a professional manner.
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from computers.
• Experience with Apple and Microsoft products especially Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to travel to locations, in all weather conditions, to perform repairs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

• The majority of work will be accomplished in a hangar environment which can include very hot or very cold temperatures.
• Work outside during aircraft runs will occur.
• Varied positions in and around the aircraft.

Equipment Used:

• Personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment.
• Jacks, stands, lifts and other support devices.
• Tugs, power carts and other engine powered equipment.
• Personal computer and work order prints.