Quality Assurance Inspector - 1699

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Star benefits package

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Chattanooga, TN invites qualified candidates to join as Quality Assurance Inspector.

The role oversees production work scopes to ensure compliance with the West Star Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations, working with Program Managers, Team Leaders and QC Inspectors to ensure quality and on‑time return to service. You will perform surveillance, log entries, FAA form 337s, and weight/balance analyses, while coordinating daily with teams to meet schedule and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A&P license or Repairman Certificate required.
• IA rating recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform work order surveillance to ensure the work order represents the condition of the product or article at all times.
• Create maintenance log entries that meet all return to service requirements.
• Analyze data and documents to author FAA form 337s for Major Repairs and Alterations.
• Analyze data and documents for the creation of Weight and Balance Reports.
• Coordinate work scopes with Program Managers, Team Leaders and Quality Control Inspectors on a daily basis.
• Gather and organize all pertinent documentation for the customer at time of delivery and West Star’s work orders.
• Update and completion of FAA forms or records, including support of Engineering and Team Leaders to ensure return to service is accomplished expediently.
• Perform internal audits as required.
• Daily contact at assigned aircraft with Team Leader to ensure schedule and quality standards are met.
• Maintain customer oriented work habits.
• Effectively and clearly communicate in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Computer literacy

Read electrical prints

Turbine aircraft inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P License or Repairman Certificate

Inspection Authorization (IA) recommended

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector - 1699

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.

What you can expect as a Quality Assurance Inspector at West Star:

This position oversee’s all assigned production work scopes to ensure all work accomplished is done in accordance with the West Star Repair Station Manual and the Federal Aviation Regulations. This will be accomplished while working with Program Managers, Team Leaders and Quality Control Inspectors. Perform work order surveillance and create maintenance log entries for all maintenance and modifications to aircraft assigned. Complete all FAA approval and return to service paperwork as required to support production and our customers. Assist Engineering personnel in assuring alterations and repairs are accomplished in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations. Ensure quality control and release of aircraft meet the West Star Repair Station Manual and FAA requirements. Job duties will vary each day.

You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including

• Perform all work order surveillance to ensure the work order represents the condition of the product or article at all times.
• Using the work order, create maintenance log entries that meet all return to service requirements.
• Analyze data and documents to author FAA form 337’s for Major Repairs and Alterations.
• Analyze data and documents for the creation of Weight and Balance Reports.
• Coordinate work scopes with Program Managers, Team Leaders and Quality Control Inspectors on a daily basis.
• Gather and organize all pertinent documentation for the customer at time of delivery and West Star’s work orders.
• Update and completion of FAA forms or records, including support of Engineering and Team Leaders to ensure return to service is accomplished expediently.
• Perform internal audits as required.
• Daily contact at assigned aircraft with Team Leader to ensure schedule and quality standards are met.
• Maintain customer oriented work habits.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Your Education

What you’ll need to bring with you:

• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• A&P License or Repairman Certificate will be required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) rating is recommended.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not required.

Your Experience

• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Read electrical and structural prints recommended.
• 3 years turbine aircraft inspection experience with return to service authority required.
• Previous log research experience recommended.Full Time

  On‑Site

  Chattanooga, TN, USA