Quality Inspector

JMC Aviation; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long/Short term Disability

Job summary

Jet Select in the United States seeks an Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure maintenance aligns with the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and FAA regulations. You will participate in in-process inspections and the return-to-service process, while identifying risks and improving maintenance procedures for a safer workplace.

The role emphasizes technical guidance, documentation integrity, and adherence to regulatory standards across the maintenance department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of Part 145 corporate aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license required; Inspection Authorization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR 145 and 135 regulations and inspection best practices.
• Above average written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in aircraft maintenance and inspection techniques according to manuals, standards, and policies.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of aircraft.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of maintenance records and forms for on-time return to service.
• Ensure maintenance complies with FAR 145, 135, and associated manuals and SOPs.
• Foster continuous improvement in maintenance safety and processes.
• Assist with revisions to the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The Aircraft Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector position is available. The QA Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all aircraft maintenance is accomplished in accordance with the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and current Federal Aviation Regulations. The Inspector will be actively engaged in the in-process inspection and return to service of aircraft in maintenance. Additionally, the QA Inspector will assist in the continual process improvement of the maintenance department by identifying risks and participating in determining and implementing processes and procedures to mitigate risk and promote a safe working environment.

Jet Select is an affiliated operating partners of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.

Q/A Inspector Responsibilities

• :Provide technical guidance in aircraft maintenance and inspection techniques and procedures according to technical manuals, work standards, and operational policie
• sPerform in-process and final inspections of aircraf
• tEnsure timely and accurate completion of all aircraft maintenance records, reports, and forms to ensure on-time RT
• SEnsure that all maintenance is performed in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, Operator/Air Carrier Manuals, and safe standard practice
• sFosters an atmosphere of continuous improvement regarding aircraft maintenance, safe practices, and process improvemen
• tAssist with the development and writing of revisions to the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Bulletin
• sAssure that procedures used in procurement and reception of aircraft parts will guard against "unapproved" parts from entering the parts system and ensure that any such parts are detected before their use
• .Assist the Chief Inspector with maintaining employee training, vendor audits, and tool calibration requirement

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Required Experience, Qualifications, and Educatio

• n:High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferr
• ed5-7 years of experience in Part 145 corporate aircraft maintenance required, with preference given to experience with Gulfstream (G200, GIV, GV, G550, G650), Cessna 750, Challenger 300/600 series, Global Express, and Embraer 135/145 series aircra
• ftFAA Airframe & Powerplant license required, Inspection Authorization is a pl
• usStrong working knowledge of FAR 145 and 135 regulatio
• nsAbove average written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skil
• ts:Medical, dental, and vision pl
• ans401k program with company matching and no vesting per
• iodPaid Time
• OffLife Insurance and Long/Short term Disabil