A&P Mechanic - Aircraft Quality Inspector

Job Description Are you an A&P mechanic ready for a career? At LandLocked Aviation we perform aircraft refinishing and maintenance on commercial, corporate, and military aircraft. We're hiring an A&P mechanic to serve as a Quality Control Inspector. This person owns preliminary, in-process, and final inspection on every aircraft that moves through our hangar, and who helps protect our Repair Station Certificate. This is hands-on aviation work. You'll be on the floor, on the aircraft, in the technical data. Why LandLocked Aviation Competitive pay: $30+ per hour , based on your experience, A&P tenure, and inspection background. Free health, dental, and vision insurance for all employees. A real team. Small enough that your judgment matters, established enough that you have the data, tooling, and backing to feel supported. What You'll Do Perform preliminary, in-process, and final inspections across the aircraft refinishing and maintenance process, verifying compliance with FAA regulations and customer requirements. Interpret and apply technical data: maintenance manuals, SRMs, engineering orders, customer maintenance programs, blueprints, and drawings. Build and close out work packages with complete, accurate, audit-ready documentation. Inspect for corrosion, surface prep, coating adhesion, film thickness, masking integrity, and finish defects , plus associated sheet metal and structural work. Use precision measurement tools and established inspection techniques to verify conformity. Mentor and train technicians on quality standards, inspection process, and customer-specific requirements. Help maintain the integrity of our FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate and our quality manual, including RII and buy-back procedures. Support internal audits and customer audits. What We're Looking For Required: Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate. Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 91, and 145 and the ability to find and follow approved technical data. Ability to read and interpret aircraft technical data, drawings, and specifications. Comfortable documenting your own work legibly and completely. Available for full-time, on-site work in Lake Charles , 8–10 hour shifts, with flexibility to work weekends as needed. Able to pass a background check and drug screen. Preferred (not required — apply anyway): Prior QC / quality inspector or final inspector experience in a Part 145 repair station. Hands-on aircraft maintenance experience as an A&P mechanic or aircraft maintenance technician (AMT). Aircraft paint, refinishing, coatings, or corrosion control background. Aircraft sheet metal or structures experience. Experience with corporate, commercial (Part 121/135), or military aircraft programs. Familiarity with NDT methods, or coating inspection (mil thickness, adhesion testing). Your Benefits Package Free health, dental, and vision insurance for all employees Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and critical illness coverage 401(k) retirement plan Paid vacation and holidays Employee assistance program Location: Lake Charles, LA (on-site) · Schedule: Full-time, 8–10 hour shifts, weekend flexibility required. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC