Quality Inspector

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Quality Inspector Full Time Wichita, KS, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1159 Join a team where every aircraft is a win, and every teammate makes a difference. Our boutique-style MRO is built on customer focus, employee empowerment, and hands‑on excitement with every delivery. We are significantly investing in training to expand your skills, enhance your experience, and fast‑track your career. If you're looking for more than a job, this is your hangar. Lead advanced diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines and systems, including troubleshooting intricate hydraulic, pneumatic, and power plant assemblies. Serve as a subject matter expert, mentor journeymen and apprentices, and drive quality, innovation, and efficiency in maintenance operations. Ensure compliance, training, and continuous improvement at the organizational level. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7AM - 3:30 PM Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Routinely performs visual inspections of completed maintenance, repairs, rebuilding, and alterations to assure proper performance and quality of workmanship. Routinely performs the final inspection of items deemed critical to the safety of flight and approves the final release of the aircraft. Conducts preliminary, hidden damage, and final inspections of articles processed by the repair station as necessary. When required, conducts incoming visual inspections of aircraft exterior/interiors, inventories and secures owners property, and returns it back to the aircraft before departure. Progressively reviews work orders for proper and complete documentation and prior to final work order processing. Determines the airworthiness and final acceptance of articles on which work has been performed, outside the repair station, by non certificated persons, before use on an aircraft. Assists and addresses others as to the proper execution of maintenance and inspection processes. Responsible for making random checks on calibrated tools and equipment, to assure compliance with the repair station calibration program. Periodically checks and removes from inventory or shop use, consumable materials found to be beyond shelf life limits. On occasion, in the absence of the records manager, may be responsible for the proper execution of certain reports (Form FAA-8070-1 Service Difficulty Report, Form FAA-337 and log entries). Responsible to promote and assure compliance with the policies and procedures defined within the repair station and quality manual and / or as dictated by the Q.A. Department. Acts as liaison between the Service and Q.A. department in suggesting and implementing improvements for processes, procedures, increasing efficiencies and promoting safety. Other activities and projects as approved by the Quality Assurance Inspector. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position. Education and Experience: Technical training in aviation field. 5-7 years in aircraft maintenance preferred. Meet the inspection personnel requirements of FAR 145.155 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A & P License and/or Inspection Authorization License required. Computer Skills: Prefer ability to work in MS word, excel programs. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Occasional periods of walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching. Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, and frequently lifting up to 10 lbs. Frequent exposure to general shop conditions, engine noise. Frequent exposure to aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents. Frequent exposure to seasonal weather. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Job Classification: Non-exempt, Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr Aviation & Missile Solutions