QC Inspector

QC Inspector

This job will continue to be posted until at least 09-26-26. If interested, please apply to this date.

This job is a member of the Quality Control Team within the Engineering and Quality Division. Responsible for ensuring the safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance of American Airlines' aircraft. QC Inspectors are highly skilled technical professionals who provide independent oversight of maintenance activities and serve as the final verification that our aircraft are safe for return to service. Starting pay is $48.49 per hour.

These are the essential functions of the job. This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io should you wish to request an accommodation.

Technical Functions:

• Verify quality of workmanship and the airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft components completed by individual Aviation Maintenance personnel
• Receive inspection of materials, parts, subassemblies, and initial aircraft inspection at the Maintenance Bases
• Perform overhaul inspection of aircraft (including power plant) at locations where maintenance is occurring
• Upon request from others, perform double check inspections to assist in decisions on airworthiness
• Perform inspections/checks
• Perform Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
• Perform borescope inspections
• Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks, as assigned
• Ensure serviceability and aircraft effectivity of parts and components
• Properly interpret colors in order to complete various inspection tasks (e.g., correctly identify wire colors)
• Complete forms related to work tasks
• Sign mechanical flight releases
• Use tools and inspection aids to perform inspections
• Use equipment such as ladders and hoists to complete inspections
• Keep up to date with and help interpret the General Procedures Manual (GPM), RII list, and other technical manuals
• Maintain personal qualifications

Inspector Work Conditions – General Functions:

• Perform inspections in confined, tight, awkward, or elevated spaces
• Perform inspections in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat (over 100° Fahrenheit), extreme cold (below 32° Fahrenheit), rain, sleet, wind, and snow
• Perform inspections in conditions that are dirty (e.g., dirt, dust, grime)
• Perform duties that require use of personal protective equipment (e.g., wearing fall protection while working at heights, wearing respirators while working around fumes and vapors)
• Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)

American Airlines – General Functions:

• Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
• Coordinate with other employees (e.g., Engineers, Repair Order Administrators, Purchase Order Administrators, Records) and stakeholders in order to accomplish work tasks
• Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Complete job-relevant trainings
• Adhere to government (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA) regulations
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Wear uniforms as required by company policy (e.g., line personnel)
• Follow instructions from Quality Control management
• Use computer and relevant electronic systems (e.g., Septre) to complete work

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be qualified in the basic Classification and have one (1) year verifiable job-related work experience
• Possess the medical requirement established for Inspector, as determined by examination, conducted prior to regular assignment to the classification through the appropriate Company authorized medical facility and each year thereafter
• Must pass the color perception test

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency
• One (1) year verifiable work experience as a licensed AMT
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
• Must successfully demonstrate the minimum color perception requirements for the position
• Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable

Skills, Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

What you'll get:

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

Feel free to be yourself at American. From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Cities: Chicago - IL

Job Level: Requisition ID: 88240