Licensed Inspector II, Airframe

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Sign-on bonus

Healthcare insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Quarterly bonus

Health & dependent care FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

StandardAero is hiring a Licensed Inspector II, Airframe in Augusta, GA. You will inspect airframes and related systems ensuring airworthiness, complying with FAA regulations, manuals, and company standards.

The role emphasizes on-site inspections across multiple corporate airframes with on-the-job training and career development opportunities. Relocation support and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Experience performing heavy inspections on aircraft preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA airworthiness standards and repair manuals required.
• Ability to document findings and certify Return to Service (RTS).

Responsibilities

• Inspect all aircraft types before, during, and after maintenance to verify airworthiness.
• Determine serviceability using gauges and certified NDT where applicable.
• Perform preliminary, in-process, and final inspections of repaired or altered articles.
• Provide procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.
• Train technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
• Ensure paperwork and procedures align with manuals and FAA data.
• Document inspection results and approve RTS.

Skills

Aircraft inspection

FAA regulations

Documentation

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring gauges

Non-destructive testing

Job description

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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About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

About The Team

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.