Quality Assurance Inspector – Texas

Heli Preflight; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Heli Preflight is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure all work on aircraft and components complies with Repair Station, manufacturer and FAR requirements. The role reports to the Quality Manager and requires hands-on inspection, documentation, and adherence to airworthiness standards.

Responsibilities include completing FAA forms, conducting various inspections, record-keeping, weight and balance, and coordination with the Repair Station.

Qualifications

• Hold an Airframe and Powerplant license.
• IA-FAA certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturer maintenance manuals, FAR, and operator/maintenance manuals.
• Minimum four years on rotorcraft.
• Experience with Bell, Airbus, and Leonardo Helicopters.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must read and write English.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper execution of FAA forms for major repair or major alteration.
• Confirm inspections are properly performed on all completed work and that inspection records and reports are correctly completed prior to returning the product to service.
• Ensure maintenance follows industry standards, FAA regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and operator manuals for certification and serviceability.
• Assist in Repair Station training and Training Records.
• Perform aircraft area and panel closeouts.
• Execute FAA Form 337, 8130-10, and 8110 correctly.
• Conduct preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles processed by the Repair Station.
• Tag and identify parts and components per Repair Station/Quality manual and disposition rejected parts.
• Verify incoming/outgoing aircraft records are complete and accurate.
• Perform weight and balance computations.
• Obtain STC or Field approvals when needed.
• Review work orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Decision making

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Quality Inspector - Part 145 repair station

Location: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Type: Permanent
Relocation: negotiable
Travel: yes, as needed

Description

Reporting to the Quality Manager, The Quality Inspector ensures that all work performed on the Aircraft and its components comply with Repair Station, Manufactures, Customer, FAR, and airworthiness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper execution of the prescribed FAA forms for major repair or major alteration.
• Ensure that all inspections are properly performed on all
  completed work and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by the Repair Station are properly executed prior to releasing the product for return to service.
• Ensure that all maintenance is performed in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and maintenance practices, appropriate FAA regulations, manufacturer’s recommendations, and the operator’s manual determining parts Certification and serviceability.
• Assist in Repair Station training and Training Records
• Perform aircraft area and panel closeouts.
• Ensure proper execution of FAA Form 337, 8130-10 and 8110.
• Conduct preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles processed by the Repair Station.
• Ensure the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as outlined in the Repair Station / Quality manual and final disposition of rejected parts.
• Ensure that incoming and outgoing aircraft records are complete and accurate.
• Perform weight and balance computations.
• Compliance in obtaining STC or Field approvals.
• Work order review

Job Requirements:

• Holds an Airframe and Powerplant license.
• IA-FAA certification- PREFERRED
• Must be knowledgeable of the applicable Manufacturer maintenance manual, company operations specifications, FAR, and applicable portions of the company operations and maintenance manuals.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years on Rotorcraft.
• Have previous experience in a 145 Repair Station.
• Must have experience on Bell, Airbus, and Leonardo Helicopters
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, and Lean Logic is a plus.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Be available to travel as required.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and set priorities.
• Versatile, open, resourceful, and autonomous person who enjoys working in a team.
• Skilled communicator and active listening skills.
• Commitment to airworthiness and quality of aircraft parts approved for return to service.

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