Quality Control Inspector I (USI5) (3082)

VSE Aviation, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation, Inc. in Miramar, FL is seeking a Quality Inspector I to manage the inspection system and ensure compliance with FARs, CAAC, DGCA and customer requirements. You report to the Chief Inspector and have authority to release to service.

The role requires an Associate degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or 2 additional years in lieu of the degree, plus an A&P license or ability to qualify for a Repairman license; strong measurement and MS Office skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with technicians and management.
• Relevant inspection experience and ability to apply FARs and manufacturer guidance.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection procedures, vendor review, technical libraries, training records, FAR compliance, calibration, and record keeping.
• Ensure inspections are correctly performed and release documents are complete before returning to service.
• Maintain periodic checks and calibration of inspection tools and precision equipment.
• Verify that only serviceable parts are released and no unairworthy items are installed.
• Conduct periodic facility audits to ensure internal and external quality requirements.
• Assist in planning inspection standards and procedures per FARs, manufacturers’ guidance, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Measuring equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Electric Meters)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Miramar, FL 33025, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position, SUMMARY: The Quality Inspector I is directly responsible to the Chief Inspector, for the overall operation of the Inspection System. The Quality Inspector I mandates authority in releasing to service, appliances and components thereof additionally ensures compliance with all pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturers, CAAC, DGCA, and any other foreign Civil Aviation Regulations when applicable specifications and Air Carriers requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Will assist in performing inspection procedures, vendor review, technical libraries, training records, overall FAR compliance, reliability monitoring, calibration, and record keeping of tools and equipment, standard practices, and procedures.
• Ascertain 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 correctly executed prior to releasing the product for return to service.
• Assure that periodic checks are made on all inspection tools and the calibration of precision test equipment used by the repair station.
• Determines that no defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by the repair station.
• Conducting periodic facility audits to ensure compliance with internal and external quality requirements.
• Responsible for assisting in the planning and laying out the details of inspection standards, methods, and procedures used by the repair station in complying with all applicable FAR, manufacturer’s recommendations, and customer requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree
• 3+ years of relevant/technical work experience OR
• An additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree.
• A&P license or ability to qualify for Repairman license.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Technicians and Management.
• Qualified to use Measuring equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Electric Meters).
• Proficient with Microsoft tools and other assorted software.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years FAA 145 MRO Experience
• A&P License

OTHER (INCLUDE LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, SECURITY CLEARANCE, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.)

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.