QA/QC Aircraft Inspector - Hiring / Relocation Incentive DOE

Aircraft Maintenance Inspector

Perform in-progress and final quality control inspections on articles under assembly, repair, and/or alteration. Ensure all maintenance performed is in accordance with FAA regulations, the RSM (Repair Station Manual), and the OEM (original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance manuals for approval of any article for Return to Service (RTS). This will be accomplished by physical inspection and paperwork review.

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship
• Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual
• Service is performed IAW the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
• Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed
• Make decisions to determine airworthiness
• Determine part approvals
• Determine major/minor repair or alterations
• Ensure Certificated 135 Operator's AAIP or CAMP programs are adhered to during maintenance
• Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable
• Communicate with the leads and the assigned Service Managers regarding assigned work orders
• Ensure all maintenance performed is of such quality that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller or appliance worked or will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
• RTS Authority
• Technician duties may be required at times

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years' experience in general aviation maintenance required
• Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required
• Previous QA/QC Aircraft Inspector experience preferred
• Experience with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus preferred
• Strong knowledge of FARs
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing sitting, walking balancing and stooping.

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.