Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector

Parailabs; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parailabs seeks a Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector to support a remote US-based project focused on advancing maintenance procedures and regulatory knowledge for AI training. FAA-certified professionals will ensure precise documentation and compliance within regulated environments.

Responsibilities include reviewing manuals and IPCs, evaluating borescope data, and ensuring alignment with FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate and IA or equivalent Part 145 inspector status.
• 8+ years hands-on aircraft maintenance, inspection, and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise with borescope engine inspection and interpretation of imagery/reports.
• Strong ability to read, interpret maintenance manuals, IPCs, and approach plates.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 regulations and real-world application.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review, annotate, and analyze aircraft maintenance manuals, IPCs, and related documents.
• Evaluate borescope engine inspection data, identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions per FAA standards.
• Assess composite structure inspection processes for regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Interpret approach plates and briefing materials to provide detailed feedback on navigational/operational accuracy.
• Deliver written and verbal insights to inform AI model development.
• Cross-reference maintenance tasks with FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, 145 to ensure compliance.
• Contribute SME input to refine data sets used for AI training in aviation contexts.

Skills

A&P certificate

Inspection Authorization (IA)

Part 145 inspector status

8+ years experience

borescope inspection expertise

read/interpret maintenance manuals

attention to detail

clear communication

Education

FAA A&P certificate

Inspection Authorization (IA)

Tools

borescope equipment

Job description

Role 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.