QC Inspector

Ascent Aviation Services Corp.; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

PTO – up to 3 weeks in first year

Company provided Life Insurance

Development and Career Growth

Job summary

Ascent Aviation Services Corp. in Marana, AZ is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to inspect aircraft and components per FAA regulations and company procedures.

The role involves documentation, data integrity, and coordination with customers to ensure airworthiness across heavy maintenance, reactivation, and overhaul projects. The candidate should have an A&P license (valid) and 1 year of maintenance experience in a Part 145 setting, or 5 years as a licensed A&P in a similar aviation

Qualifications

• A&P License valid and current.
• 1 year of aircraft maintenance experience in a Part 145 Repair Station.
• OR 5 years as a licensed A&P in a similar aviation operation.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of inspection experience in a high-volume MRO environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and inspect aircraft during heavy maintenance checks, reactivation, or overhaul per manuals and FAA rules.
• Enforce QC standards for material receiving, storage, and workmanship.
• Inspect components during assembly to ensure conformity with manufacturer specs.
• Document all inspections and ensure corrective actions have proper data references.
• Record inspection data and alert Lead Inspector to any safety or airworthiness issues.
• Perform maintenance on company equipment and assist in shop housekeeping.
• Test airframe connections and inspect fit using gauges and tools.
• Oversee installation tolerances of power plant and hydraulic systems.
• Sign inspection tags and log all inspections.
• Coordinate with customer reps and perform duties of Lead Inspector when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Computer systems proficiency

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

A&P License

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance manuals

Documentation systems

Job description

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QC Inspector

Marana, AZ, US

It's your career, give it wings!

Who we are and where we are going:

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

We are actively interviewing qualified candidates for a Quality Control Inspector position on our growing team. Whether you’re an experienced A&P mechanic, ready to transition into Quality Control or a seasoned QC professional, we want to connect with you! Guided by our core values of respect, safety, quality, and results, you’ll help uphold the highest standards that keep our operations running smoothly and securely.

As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and 12-hour schedules. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift based on operational needs. Some schedules may qualify for shift differential. Overtime—both scheduled and unscheduled, including holidays—may also be required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research technical data and performs inspection of hangered aircraft in heavy maintenance checks, of flightline/storage induction or reactivation and back shop repair/overhaul maintenance activities in accordance with applicable aircraft/component maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Enforces Quality Control standards for material receiving, shipping, storage, handling, repairs and overhaul to see that quality, allowable tolerances and other specifications and standards set by the Ascent Aviation and the applicable manufacturer are met.
• Performs inspection of aircraft components during their assembly, installation and adjustment phases of incorporation onto an aircraft to ensure that the workmanship and materials conform to the aircraft manufacturers specifications and maintenance manual procedures.
• Ensures that all Work-In-Progress is properly documented as to the worked performed and that corrective actions used, have the proper technical data references documented properly in the corrective action block and the work in progress steps.
• Records all inspection data on the proper form, report and/or inspection tag and bring to the attention of the Lead Inspector any irregularities in the daily standard practices used that would cause injury to personnel or the aircraft unsafe or unairworthy.
• Performs maintenance work/repair of company equipment and general shop housecleaning.
• Tests tightness of airframe connections with hand tools and utilizes flashlight and mirror to inspect fit of parts.
• Examines assembly, installation, and adjustment of ailerons and rudders to ensure that workmanship and materials conform with Civil Air Regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures.
• Determines accuracy of installation of components in power plant and hydraulic system using protractor, micrometer, calipers, and gauges to ensure that specified tolerances are met.
• Signs inspection tag to approve unit, or records reasons for rejecting unit.
• Logs inspections performed on aircraft.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
• Performs facility audits for safety and policy compliance.
• Coordinates with customer representatives.
• Performs duties of Lead Inspector in his/her absence.
• Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Performs maintenance duties away frombase on temporary duty.

YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSATION:

• 401K with company match
• PTO– Eligible for up to 3 weeks in your first year, in addition to 7 paid company holidays
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the English language
• Skilled in using computer systems, maintenance manuals, documentation systems, and applying Federal Aviation Regulations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A&P License (valid and current)
• 1 year of aircraft maintenance experience in a Part 145 Repair Station
  OR 5 years as a licensed A&P in a similar aviation operation

Preferred Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of inspection experience in a high-volume MRO environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Protective equipment required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, breathing equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The work location will include aircraft Maintenance hangars, the flightline, and Avionics shop.
• Potential hazards include exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.

OTHER DUTIES:

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.

SMS REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS