Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector

Bazeta; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector to support a remote US-based contractor project. You will review maintenance manuals, IPCs, and regulatory documents to inform AI training with precise, compliant data.

Ideal candidates hold FAA A&P and/or IA, 8+ years in aircraft maintenance/inspection, and strong ability to interpret borescope images, approach plates, and FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, 145 regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate or Inspection Authorization (IA)
• 8+ years of hands-on aircraft maintenance and inspection experience
• Experience with borescope engine inspection and interpretation of imagery and reports
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, IPCs, and approach plates
• Strong knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience as a check airman or in mentoring roles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and annotate aircraft maintenance manuals, IPCs, and related technical documents
• Evaluate borescope engine inspection data, identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions per FAA standards
• Assess composite structure inspection processes and outcomes for regulatory compliance
• Interpret approach plates and flight operations briefing materials with detailed feedback
• Deliver written and verbal insights to inform AI model development for aviation contexts
• Cross-reference maintenance tasks with FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 for compliance and accurate representation
• Contribute SME input to refine and validate AI training data sets in aviation contexts

Skills

FAA A&P/IA

Borescope inspection

Regulatory knowledge

Maint manuals & IPCs

Approach plates

FAA Parts 43/121/135/145

Communication skills

Check airman/mentoring

Job description

# Senior Aviation Maintenance InspectorUnited States8 hours agoID 1081785$70 Salary## DetailsEmployment type: ContractRemote: YesSalary from: 70Salary to: 130Company: micro1## DescriptionRole Title: Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote (US-based preferred) micro1 is engaging Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspectors to contribute to a customer's project focused on advancing aviation maintenance procedures and regulatory knowledge. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This engagement seeks FAA-certified professionals with deep technical insight and a passion for precision in documentation, communication, and compliance within regulated environments. Scope of Work • Review, analyze, and annotate aircraft maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs (IPC), and related technical documents. • Evaluate and critique borescope engine inspection data, identifying anomalies and recommending corrective actions based on FAA standards. • Assess composite structure inspection processes and outcomes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices. • Interpret approach plates and flight operations briefing materials, providing detailed feedback on navigational and operational accuracy. • Deliver comprehensive written and verbal insights on maintenance and inspection procedures to inform AI model development. • Cross-reference maintenance tasks with FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 to ensure compliance and accurate process representation. • Contribute subject matter expertise to refine and validate data sets used for AI training in aviation contexts. Preferred Qualifications • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate, Inspection Authorization (IA), or equivalent Part 145 inspector status strongly preferred. • 8+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and regulatory compliance. • Expertise with borescope engine inspection and interpretation of resulting imagery and reports. • Proficiency in reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, IPCs, and approach plates. • Thorough working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 regulations and real-world application. • Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities, with a strong attention to detail. • Experience as a check airman or in training/mentoring roles within aviation maintenance settings is a plus.