Aircraft Inspector

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Aircraft Inspector Location: Hagerstown, MD Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire Pay Range: $48.00/hr on W2 Duties: As an Aircraft Inspector, you will be using your skills and expertise to inspect our aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to the manufacturer's specifications and government regulations. You'll be responsible for identifying any breach of standards for airworthiness. Your inspection authority will include all in-process inspections, final inspection of minor work (non-337 form), and approval for return to service of minor work (non-337 form). Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors. Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes. Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Frequently exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Frequently exposed to loud noises. Safety Sensitive Position: Responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Inspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials. Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles. Performs aviation related duties. Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery Skills Must-haves: Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts Understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) Skills Preferred: Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1 Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations. Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military Education Must-haves: High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience A higher level degree may substitute for experience Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education Skills Required: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT (A&P) CERTIFICATION KNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFT KNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE OF PARTS Additional Skills: PRODUCT AUDIT INSPECTION PROCESSES INSPECTION PROCEDURES MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD OUTLOOK POWERPOINT EXCEL 14 CFR CHAPTER 1 CIVIL AVIATION INSPECTION OPERATIONS GOVERNMENT AVIATION INSPECTION OPERATIONS FAA REPAIR STATION OPERATIONS INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION (IA) AEROSPACE INDUSTRY BACKGROUND DEFENSE INDUSTRY BACKGROUND US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BACKGROUND US MILITARY BACKGROUND \nCompany Description The successful candidate will be a hands-on manufacturing leader who can bridge engineering excellence with operational execution. This individual will be comfortable leading diverse technical teams, driving continuous improvement, managing significant capital investments, and developing strategies that improve safety, quality, reliability, and plant performance. If you are an accomplished engineering leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. Company Description The successful candidate will be a hands-on manufacturing leader who can bridge engineering excellence with operational execution. This individual will be comfortable leading diverse technical teams, driving continuous improvement, managing significant capital investments, and developing strategies that improve safety, quality, reliability, and plant performance.\nIf you are an accomplished engineering leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.