QA/QC Aircraft Inspector - Hiring / Relocation Incentive DOE

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Relocation incentive

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation, holidays

Disability - short/long term

401K & matching

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Aircraft is seeking an experienced QA Inspector to perform in-progress and final quality control inspections on aircraft during assembly, repair, or alteration. You will ensure maintenance aligns with FAA regulations, the Repair Station Manual, and OEM manuals for Return to Service decisions.

The role requires strong knowledge of FARs, hands-on inspection skills, and experience with major aircraft types. A sign-on bonus and relocation incentive are available depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in general aviation maintenance.
• Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required.
• Previous QA/QC Aircraft Inspector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and general aviation maintenance standards.
• Experience with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship.
• Monitor service department adherence to safety and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure inspections comply with Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations.
• Make airworthiness determinations and part approvals.
• Communicate with leads and Service Managers regarding work orders.

Skills

General aviation maintenance

FARs knowledge

Quality inspection

Education

Airframe & Powerplant Certifications

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary
Perform in-progress and final quality control inspections on articles under assembly, repair, and/or alteration. Ensure all maintenance performed is in accordance with FAA regulations, the RSM (Repair Station Manual), and the OEM (original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance manuals for approval of any article for Return to Service (RTS). This will be accomplished by physical inspection and paperwork review.

SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

SIGN-ON BONUS
Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship
• Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual
• Service is performed IAW the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
• Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed
• Make decisions to determine airworthiness
• Determine part approvals
• Determine major/minor repair or alterations
• Ensure Certificated 135 Operator’s AAIP or CAMP programs are adhered to during maintenance
• Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable
• Communicate with the leads and the assigned Service Managers regarding assigned work orders
• Ensure all maintenance performed is of such quality that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller or appliance worked or will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
• RTS Authority
• Technician duties may be required at times
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in general aviation maintenance required
• Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required
• Previous QA/QC Aircraft Inspector experience preferred
• Experience with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus preferred
• Strong knowledge of FARs
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel
  
  
  
  
  

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
  
  
  
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing sitting, walking balancing and stooping.
  
  
  
  
  

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs
  
  
  
  
  

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.