Rotorcraft QA Inspector – FAA‑Compliant

North Central Institute; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Modern and collaborative work enviro n

Active social committee and teamEvents

Sustainable and innovative mission

Job summary

North Central Institute is seeking a Quality Inspector for a Part 145 Helicopter Repair Station. You will report to the Quality Manager and ensure all aircraft and component work meets Repair Station, manufacturer, FAR, and airworthiness standards.

In this role you will verify compliance, perform FAA form handling, conduct multiple inspection stages, and support training while coordinating with the team to ensure accuracy in records and tagging of parts.

Qualifications

• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required; IA-FAA certification preferred.
• Minimum 4 years rotorcraft experience, including 2 years as a Quality Inspector on rotorcraft.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturer maintenance manuals (Bell, Airbus, Leonardo) and FARs.
• Experience in a 145 Repair Station environment is required.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills; ability to travel.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States and be willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify airworthiness and compliance with Repair Station, manufacturer, customer, FAR and airworthiness requirements.
• Ensure proper execution of FAA forms (337, 8130-10, 8110, etc.) for major repairs or alterations.
• Conduct preliminary, in-process, and final inspections on all articles processed by the Repair Station.
• Research aircraft records, develop status sheets, and ensure proper tagging/identification of parts.
• Assist with Repair Station training, perform weight and balance computations, review work orders, and secure STC or field approvals.

Skills

A&P license

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

North Central Institute is seeking a Quality Inspector for a Part 145 Helicopter Repair Station. You will report to the Quality Manager and ensure all aircraft and component work meets Repair Station, manufacturer, FAR, and airworthiness standards.

In this role you will verify compliance, perform FAA form handling, conduct multiple inspection stages, and support training while coordinating with the team to ensure accuracy in records and tagging of parts.