Aviation Maintenance Inspector - 97110

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Aviation Maintenance Inspector to join our Field team in Everett, Washington .

As an Aviation Maintenance Inspector, you will be instrumental in upholding the highest standards of quality and safety within our aircraft maintenance operations. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct thorough inspections of aircraft structures, systems, and components, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols. You will meticulously evaluate maintenance work, troubleshoot issues, and document any nonconforming materials or processes to maintain rigorous quality assurance. A Color Vision Certification may be necessary for portions of this job. Your expertise will be essential in performing airworthiness inspections and coordinating with regulatory bodies, ensuring that all aircraft are flight-ready and meet stringent specifications.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meets regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities :

• Conduct audits and surveillance of all manufacturing and quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with specifications, processes, and procedures.

• Perform quality functions, including customer and FAA coordination, configuration change verification, conformity inspections, and airworthiness inspections (both pre-flight and post-flight).

• Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, or assemblies in accordance with established specifications and procedures.

• Utilize technical specifications, sketches, manuals, and FAA publications to effectively accomplish inspection assignments.

• Maintain all company and FAA-required records and inspection forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Uphold a safe, clean, and organized work environment while planning and organizing work packages to promote efficient operations and meet predetermined schedules.

• Operate various information systems, including company web-based systems and Microsoft Office products, to perform assigned tasks.

• Interpret and adhere to airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and other approved data to ensure compliance.

• Apply mathematical calculations to set up and use precision measuring tools for accurate measurements of gaps, heights, angles, and hole dimensions.

• Create production aids as needed to facilitate inspection assignments.

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits required for the role.

• Exchange information with suppliers, customers, and company representatives to explain or demonstrate operations, tests, or any difficulties encountered.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

Aerospace Technician and Mechanic Aptitude Virtual Job Tryout: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications :

Relevant experience can include academic qualifications, military service, or other industry-related roles.

• 5+ years of experience with aircraft maintenance inspection on powered aircraft with military, airline or certificated repair station background in electrical systems or complex mechanical systems (e.g. hydraulics, pneumatics, heavy machinery, diesel, construction) (an A&P certificate and/or completion of A&P training at an accredited institution will count for 2 years of experience).

• Must be willing to work any shift; including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

• Ability to complete Fall Protection Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. Please note your certificate number on your resume if you are certified.

• 10+ years of experience with aircraft maintenance inspection on powered aircraft with military, airline or certificated repair station background in electrical systems or complex mechanical systems (e.g. hydraulics, pneumatics, heavy machinery, diesel, construction) (an A&P certificate and/or completion of A&P training at an accredited institution will count for 2 years of experience).

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement :

• This role is primarily 2nd shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Safety Sensitive Statement:

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay: $35.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $62.45/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 28, 2026

Language Requirements

English Preferred

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.