Senior A&P Inspector: Airworthiness & FAA Compliance

D.O.M. magazine; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,436,000 - 1,915,000; Full time

Job summary

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals.

Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The A&P Inspector ensures airworthiness and compliance with FARs, performs meticulous inspections of aircraft and engines, maintains logbooks, and signs Return‑to‑Service documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required, per 14 CFR Part 65.
• Five or more years aviation maintenance experience on corporate aircraft.
• Experience with inspections, maintenance, alterations and repairs on airframes and engines.
• Ability to locate and apply FAA regulations, Advisories, Orders.
• Strong prioritization and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all aircraft types before, during, and after maintenance to ensure FAA compliance.
• Determine serviceability using gauges and NDT where certified.
• Review logbooks and prepare RTS sign-offs and airworthiness certifications.
• Approve aircraft for return to service after maintenance.
• Coordinate with Quality Leader on adverse conditions.
• Travel off-site to support road trips for various operators.
• Perform other duties as required by the department.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Job description

D.O.M. magazine is the premier magazine for aviation maintenance management professionals.

Its management-focused editorial provides information maintenance managers need and want including business best practices, regulatory, quality management, legal issues and more. The A&P Inspector ensures airworthiness and compliance with FARs, performs meticulous inspections of aircraft and engines, maintains logbooks, and signs Return‑to‑Service documentation.