Quality Control Inspector

Aviation Technical Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

ATS Academy

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Aviation Technical Services in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure maintenance work is airworthy and documented.

You will perform preliminary, in-process, and final inspections on aircraft and components, aligned with FARs, CAMP, and customer requests.

The role requires an FAA A&P license and at least 3 years of heavy airframe maintenance, with opportunities for growth through ATS Academy and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years heavy aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P license required.
• NDI and QC experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs incoming preliminary inspections on aircraft or components per customer requests or manuals.
• Documents maintenance per FARs, ATS Repair Station Manual, and CAMP.
• Completes final buy-back of maintenance.
• Performs in-progress inspections including clearance-to-close and torque verifications.
• Releases serviceable tags, aircraft logbooks, and FAA Form 337 as authorized.
• Audits ATS facilities for FAR and safety regulation compliance.

Skills

Heavy aircraft maintenance

Leadership

RII requirements

Inspection tools familiarity

NDI experience

Education

FAA A&P license

Job description

• New Hire $$ Incentive Available***
• Relocation Assistance Available***

We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 52 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

Your Work Matters – And So Do You

At ATS, We Reward Your Contributions With a Well-rounded Compensation Package Designed To Support You Today And Help You Plan For Tomorrow

• Base pay range: $33.00-$44.50/per hour plus annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
• Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
• On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
• Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
• Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

SUMMARY

The Quality Control Inspector ensures all maintenance work, including documentation, is performed in an airworthy manner and in compliance with approved technical data. This position is also responsible for preliminary, routine and in-process inspections on aircraft and components to determine serviceability and airworthiness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs incoming preliminary inspections on aircraft or components in accordance with customer request cards or manufacturer's manuals.
• Ensures documentation of maintenance performed is completed as required by FAR's, ATS' Repair Station Manual and customer's Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP).
• Completes final buy-back of maintenance performed.
• Performs in-progress inspections including clearance-to-close, torque verifications, dimensional checks and rigs.
• Performs return-to-service and airworthiness releases on serviceable tags, aircraft logbooks, and FAA form 337 as authorized by ATS and airlines.
• Performs audit of ATS facilities for FAR and safety regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Airframe Services
  • Minimum of three (3) years heavy aircraft maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by Manager’s discretion.
  • F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• NDI and previous QC experience preferred.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to learn airline customer RII requirements.
• Familiar with inspection tools, aids and devices used in determining tolerances, specifications, and progress.

Physical Effort And Dexterity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee will also be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $33.00-$50.00/per hour, exclusive of benefits or potential bonuses. This position is eligible for a quarterly corporate bonus. If you are hired at ATS, your final base hourly rate will be based on factors such as skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range noted above is the full base hourly range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package, as detailed below.

EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.

As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.