Quality Inspectors

Job Description

Job Description

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully developed. Benefits may include medical coverage, paid holidays, state mandated sick leave, and assignment related compensation. We continuously evaluate our benefits and policies to meet current and future requirements.

Position: Quality Inspector

Location: Goodyear, AZ

International Candidates: International candidates are eligible to apply.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support aircraft repair station operations in Goodyear, AZ. This position is responsible for performing required inspections in accordance with the Quality Control Manual, applicable OEM technical data, repair station procedures, and FAA regulations.

The Quality Inspector helps ensure aircraft articles and components undergoing maintenance, repair, overhaul, or alteration meet applicable quality and airworthiness requirements before release to service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform inspections in accordance with applicable technical data, repair station procedures, quality requirements, and FAA regulations

• Conduct incoming, receiving, preliminary, hidden damage, in progress, and final inspections as required

• Verify that adequate facilities, technical data, tools, materials, and training are available before performing assigned inspections

• Maintain current knowledge of inspection techniques, equipment, procedures, and applicable technical publications

• Review technical data, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and other applicable maintenance information

• Verify that inspection records, reports, work orders, and required forms are completed accurately before final release

• Release aircraft articles for return to service when properly trained, qualified, and authorized

• Verify that current technical data is used during inspection, repair, and overhaul activities

• Assist with internal repair station audits as required

• Ensure parts and components are properly identified and tagged, including rejected or unserviceable articles

Competencies

• Quality Focus: Applies inspection standards consistently and maintains strong attention to workmanship and compliance

• Attention to Detail: Identifies discrepancies and verifies maintenance documentation accurately

• Technical Knowledge: Understands inspection procedures, technical data, and repair station requirements

• Problem Solving: Uses logic and sound judgment when evaluating discrepancies and determining appropriate actions

• Organization: Manages inspection activities, records, and priorities effectively

• Communication: Communicates inspection findings clearly with maintenance and quality personnel

Summary of Education, Experience and Certification

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a technical degree or technical background

• Aircraft maintenance or repair station inspection experience preferred

• FAA Airframe certificate desirable

• Experience using inspection tools, technical publications, and maintenance documentation preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, repair instructions, and applicable technical data

• Knowledge of aircraft inspection methods, techniques, and equipment

• Ability to review maintenance records and verify proper completion of required documentation

• Ability to identify discrepancies and evaluate appropriate corrective actions

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in the use of applicable inspection aids and equipment

• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in an aircraft maintenance and repair station environment and may require work around aircraft, components, maintenance equipment, and inspection areas.

The employee may be required to sit or stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, kneel, climb steps, ladders, or service stands, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAL AeroStaff Contract Employee Benefits

Eligible GAL AeroStaff contract employees may receive:

• Medical benefits after 90 days of employment

• Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

• State mandated sick leave, where applicable

• Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment

• Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment

• Access to a 401(k) plan

Any employer 401(k) contribution or match is discretionary and is not guaranteed. GAL AeroStaff does not provide company wide vacation or sick leave beyond applicable state mandated requirements.