Aircraft Quality Inspector

Aircraft Quality Inspector

Our client is seeking an experienced Aircraft Quality Inspector to perform certification inspections and ensure aircraft and component airworthiness in compliance with FAA and ODA requirements. The role involves inspecting aircraft, reviewing documentation, issuing airworthiness certifications, and supporting Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive aircraft inspection experience, strong knowledge of FAA regulations, and experience with certification and quality systems.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Seven (7) years aircraft inspection experience to include three (3) years inspection experience on large or mid-size aircraft (or same type and complexity as our client's aircraft)
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred or must be able to obtain a Repairman Certificate
• ASQ (American Society for Quality) certificate preferred
• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred

Unique Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, CATIA, AIR, and SmarTeam preferred

Position Purpose:

• Performs certification inspections in a timely and efficient manner to ensure aircraft and/or component airworthiness
• Physically inspects aircraft, components, and reviews related documentation to ensure workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality
• Ensures customer aircraft/components are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation properly completed and filed
• As an ODA Inspection Authorized Representative (IAR) or FAA Designee, works as an integral part of the Quality Control/Assurance team assuring aircraft/components are in compliance with FAA/ODA requirements

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Performs inspection and airworthiness inspection duties utilizing accepted/approved data including QC/QA procedures, instructions, and other related documents
• Conducts first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA and/or ODA approved procedures and ensures all associated records are properly completed
• Performs inspections and certifies aircraft/components as airworthy prior to delivery and Return to Service
• Issues FAA 8130-3 Forms in accordance with FAA/ODA requirements for authorized functions and activities including conformity, prototype, export, and 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities
• As an IAR, plans and performs certification inspections to type design requirements in support of aircraft/component certification
• Continually monitors repair station compliance to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals
• Develops and approves aircraft log book entries relating to aircraft configuration and installations
• Performs FAA aircraft/component certification activities as an IAR
• If appointed as an IAR, manages Product/Article certification activities
• Provides technical support to inspection personnel in supporting the FAA and/or ODA documented requirements
• Supports the coordination of inspection workloads according to priorities, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

• Previous verifiable experience as a DAR, DMIR, ODAR, or ODA Unit Member in good standing is highly preferred and may offset some or all of the experience requirements
• Competent in the use of all job-related tools and equipment
• Proficient in blueprint/drawing reading and use/interpretation of Maintenance Manuals, CMP, ADTS, Travelers, Customer Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, test specifications, and other manufacturing and/or inspection-related documentation
• Must possess verifiable working knowledge and application of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control systems and methodologies
• Must possess a verifiable working knowledge of FAA Regulations, Orders, and other guidance pertinent to issuance of export airworthiness approvals and conformity determination as defined in FAA Order 8100.8D Appendix A (as revised) and FAA Order 8100.15 (as revised)
• For postings supporting IAR activities, must be able to complete FAA/ODA initial/recurrent designee training within the established timeframe, including obtaining a passing certificate as part of the IAR application process
• For postings supporting IAR activities, must be capable of obtaining IAR designee appointment within the established timeframe depending on the function code(s) required for the position.

Benefits:

Bee Talent Solutions offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional details regarding eligibility and plan offerings will be provided during the interview and onboarding process.

Pre-Employment Screening:

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.