Aircraft Inspector III

Job Description

Job Description

As an Aircraft Inspector III, you will be using your skills and expertise to inspect our aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to the manufacturer's specifications and government regulations. You'll be responsible for identifying any breach of standards for airworthiness. Your inspection authority will include all in-process inspections, final inspection of minor work (non-337 form), and approval for return to service of minor work (non-337 form). Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements: Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps. Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity. Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors. Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes. Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Frequently exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials. Frequently exposed to loud noises. Safety Sensitive Position: Responsible for the safety or security of people or property. Inspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials. Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles. Performs aviation related duties. Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinerySkills: Must-haves: Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts Understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) Preferred: Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1 Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations. Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US MilitaryEducation: High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience A higher level degree may substitute for experience Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education RequiredFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT (A&P) CERTIFICATIONKNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFTKNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFT SYSTEMSKNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENTKNOWLEDGE OF PARTSAdditionalPRODUCT AUDITINSPECTION PROCESSESINSPECTION PROCEDURESMICROSOFT OFFICEWORDOUTLOOKPOWERPOINTEXCEL14 CFR CHAPTER 1CIVIL AVIATION INSPECTION OPERATIONSGOVERNMENT AVIATION INSPECTION OPERATIONSFAA REPAIR STATION OPERATIONSINSPECTION AUTHORIZATION (IA)AEROSPACE INDUSTRY BACKGROUNDDEFENSE INDUSTRY BACKGROUNDUS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BACKGROUNDUS MILITARY BACKGROUND