QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services seeks a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to verify aircraft parts and assemblies meet design specs and FAA standards. You will perform in-process, in-line, and final inspections using schematics, ADs, SBs, and maintenance manuals.

Requirements include an A&P license, 5+ years heavy service, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong communication and data-recording skills are essential to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Minimum of five (5) years heavy service experience.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of FAA FARs.
• Basic knowledge of reading/interpreting Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
• Ability to read/interpret technical manuals, blueprints, drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and devices.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of aircraft, parts, systems, subsystems, and aircraft structure.
• Performs quality and safety inspections of on-site equipment and tooling for use on aircraft.
• Performs in-process and final inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, and rework of aircraft and parts.
• Inspects incoming parts to ensure they carry approved documentation and certification.
• Identifies and documents aircraft and aircraft parts discrepancies clearly.
• Must complete all training assigned by Director of Training or Quality Leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Leadership.

Skills

Communication

Reading & interpreting manuals

Reading drawings

Precision measurement tools

FAA FARs knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Reading AD/SB documents

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Quality Control Inspectors ensure the parts and components of aircraft and other aerospace equipment conform to design specifications and meet industry standards. A QC Inspector should have a general knowledge of the use of precision measuring devices and testing equipment to evaluate parts, instruments, and manufacturing processes using schematics, drawings, aircraft maintenance manuals, and/or but not limited to Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.

Inspectors will be required to perform In-Process Audits, In-Process Inspections, and Final Inspections of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic parts, components, and subassemblies, including aircraft skin and structures.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid company holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant license

• Must have exceptional communication skills, written and verbal

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years heavy service experience

• Must have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills

• Must have a basic knowledge of the FAA FARs

• Must have a basic knowledge of how to read and interpret Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB)

• Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings

• Must demonstrate the ability to use, with accuracy, all precision measuring tools and devices

• A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Non-Destructive Testing Experience (NDT) in UT, Dye Pen, and ET

• Documented formal Composite Training

• Conformity and First Article Inspection Experience

• Calibration Lab Experience

• Ability to work in confined and restrictive spaces

• Understand how to write and distribute FAA Forms such as 8130-3 and FAA Form 337

• Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs technical inspections of aircraft, parts, systems, subsystems, and aircraft structure

• Performs quality and safety inspections of on-site equipment and tooling for use on aircraft

• Performs in-progress and final inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, and rework of aircraft, aircraft components, and parts, and assumes responsibility for that work as indicated by signature

• Inspects job progress, procedures, and maintenance forms used in performance of aircraft maintenance work to assure compliance with approved methods, data, procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Inspects all incoming parts to assure they carry approved documentation and certification

• Identifies and documents aircraft and aircraft parts discrepancies clearly and effectively

• Must successfully complete all training assigned by the Director of Training or Quality Leadership

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Leadership necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hire

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods

• Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights

• Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead

• Must have correctable 20/20 vision

• Must be able to hear at conversational level

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds

• Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and to properly operate hand tools

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Aircraft maint duties (preferred)

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