Licensed Inspector II, Airframe

Standard Aero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Sign-on bonus

Healthcare

401(k) match

PTO from day one

Quarterly bonus

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development

Job summary

Standard Aero in Augusta, GA is seeking a Licensed Inspector II, Airframe to verify airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures. The role involves inspections across maintenance, repair, and modifications, and certifying Return to Service after FAA-compliant reviews.

You will work on 27+ corporate airframes including Gulfstream, Hawker, Embraer, Challenger, and Falcon platforms. The inspector will guide technicians, perform final work-order reviews, and ensure documentation meets manuals and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of heavy inspections on turbofan corporate aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Inspects aircraft types before, during, and after maintenance.
• Determines serviceability of systems and components using precision tools.
• Performs preliminary, hidden damage, in-process and final inspections.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and inspectors.
• Trains technicians in proper procedures.
• Documents results and certifies RTS.
• Reviews work orders and ensures accurate paperwork.
• Researches logbooks and signs off for Return to Service.
• Keeps up-to-date on maintenance scopes for customers.

Skills

FAA A&P License

Inspection experience

Return-to-service inspections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Licensed Inspector II, Airframe

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

This Quality Inspector (RTS)will focus on the Airframe side of our MRO operation, ensuring the airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures by performing detailed inspections during maintenance, repair, and modifications. They verify compliance with FAA regulations, technical manuals, and quality standards while documenting findings and certifying aircraft for return to service. Our teams are specialized on over 27 models of corporate airframes across Gulfstream, Hawker, Embraer, Challenger, and Falcon platforms.

What you'll do:

• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance


• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).


• Accomplish preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.


• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.


• Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.


• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.


• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books.


• Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles.


• Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.


• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS).


• Stays up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience performing heavy inspections on turbofan corporate aircraft.


• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.


• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification


• Previous experience performing return-to-service inspections on corporate aircraft.


• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience or training.


• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable A&P experience with any/all of the aforementioned aircraft.

Benefits That Make Life Better:

• Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Eligible


• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance


• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested


• Paid Time Off accrued from day one


• Quarterly Bonus opportunities


• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Life and AD&D Insurance


• Career development and cross-training opportunities

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