Quality Inspector

PAC Seating Systems; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAC Seating Systems in Palm City, FL is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our FAA/AS9100 compliant QA team. You will inspect aircraft seats and related components against drawings, perform first article inspections, and issue FAA forms to ensure compliance and traceability throughout production.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of inspection experience, reads blueprints, uses precision measuring devices, and can work independently or with a team to drive timely nonconformance investigations and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & schematics.
• Must be able to use various measuring devices (i.e., micrometers, calipers, gauges, multi-meter, etc.).
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Work independently or in a team with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document inspections on aircraft seats and related components against drawings and specifications.
• Conduct first article inspections to ensure FAA/AS9102 compliance and complete records.
• Apply QA/QC systems and AS9100 methodologies in daily work.
• MRB Authority and related decisions on nonconforming items.
• Issuance of FAA forms (8130-3, 8130-9, 8100-1) per FAA requirements.
• Complete FAA designee training if required and participate in nonconformance investigations.

Skills

Blueprints & Schematics

Measuring Tools

Communication

Prioritization

Teamwork / Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5 years aircraft/inspection experience

A&P license preferred

FAA Part 21/MRO experience preferred

Job description

PAC / LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview

Support production and parts sales by physically inspecting components against engineering drawings and like specifications to ensure workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality and/or customer requirements. This review may also include reviewing the associated certification path, performing FAI, issuing applicable FAA forms, and completing functional tests- to include ensuring the documentation is properly completed and filed. The candidate would work as a part of a Quality Control/Assurance team assuring aircraft components are in compliance with FAA/TSO requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform and document inspections on products and processes including inspection of aircraft air lies, aircraft seats, divans and other seating systems, monuments, spares, and other like components as they are being assembled.
• Conduct first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA and/AS9102 approved procedures and ensure all associated records are completed.
• Must possess working knowledge and application of Quality Assurance or Quality Control systems and methodologies (AS9100).
• MRB Authority.
• Issuance of FAA 8130-3, 8130-9, and 8100-1 Forms in accordance with FAA requirements for authorized functions and activities to include conformity, prototype, export, and 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities.
• Able to complete FAA initial/recurrent designee training if required with a passing certificate as part of ARD approval process.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & schematics
• Must be able to use various measuring devices (i.e., micrometers, calipers, gauges, multi-meter, etc.)
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Work independently or in a team and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative

Education, Certifications, And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years’ aircraft and/or like component inspection experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred.
• FAA Part 21 Parts Manufacturing Approval and FAA 145 Repair Station experience preferred.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Some travel may be required.
• All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Competitive Benefits Include

• PTO – Paid Time off
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.

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