Aircraft Inspector

AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR 

Description 
A private aviation company, specializing in private jet aircraft parts and component repairs that has a FAA, EASA & TCCA Part 145 maintenance repair station, focusing on high quality service to customers in the areas of aircraft maintenance, maintenance support, parts and component repair, and consulting. 

Role Objective: 
The AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR is responsible for assisting with quality control and assurance of the Part 145 maintenance Department. This position requires a level of expertise in quality control measures, regulatory compliance, safety management systems, policies, processes, and department standard operating procedures.  

Key Objective: 

• Help maintain the quality control and quality assurance procedures, processes and SOPs to keep the highest of standards for aircraft maintenance. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for ensuring all maintenance conducted is in compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations and Company RSM/QCM and assures. 

• Work in conjunction with the Chief Inspector and Maintenance Manager to ensure all maintenance is carried out with the highest sense of safety and quality while maintaining schedules. 

• Implement effective aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair programs in accordance with Federal Air Regulations, company manuals, and manufacturers' recommendations. 

• Monitor and update company manuals as required to keep them current in respect to the way maintenance and the company operation perform. 

• Oversee and maintain a professional and good relationship with our local FAA CHDO and inspectors. 

• Monitor, submit, assign and process safety hazardous report within our SMS programs. 

• Ensure all records are kept in compliance to all applicable FAR’s and company manuals. 

• Assist in training and oversee inspection department personnel. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively interact and tactfully communicate with various Regulatory Agencies personnel, both in person and in writing. 

• Must be able to read, write and understand safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), maintenance bulletins and procedure manuals. 

• Must be able to effectively operate the company’s computer-based applications/software and aircraft maintenance tracking programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook. 

• Must maintain high standards of performance for self and others; demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the business; monitor, coach and mentor the maintenance team. 

Required Education/Experience: 

• Minimum ten years of experience in maintaining aircraft with verifiable practical experience as an active aircraft mechanic in a maintenance organization. 

• Minimum of five years of experience in a supervisory position in a maintenance organization. 

• Minimum of ten years of experience in a Part 145 environment. 

• Must have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of FARs, aircraft technical bulletins, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, aircraft systems, and the ability to communicate this knowledge to the required persons. 

• Previous Maintenance Manager or Inspector experience preferred. 

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certification or license (A&P) required. 

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred. 

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and must meet the company's vehicle insurance requirements. 

• Must have valid passport and be able to travel outside of the United States 

• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. 

Experience: 

• Aircraft maintenance: 10 years (Required) 

• Aircraft Maintenance Supervisory: 5 years (Preferred) 

License/Certification: 

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required) 

• Inspection Authorization (IA) Preferred 

Job Type: Full-time 

Benefits: 

• Dental insurance 

• Employee assistance program 

• Flexible spending account 

• Health insurance 

• Health savings account 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Vision insurance 

Schedule: 

• 8 hour shift 

• Day shift 

• Monday to Friday 

• Weekends as needed 

Application Question(s): 

• Do you have a valid passport and are you willing and able to travel within and outside of the United States? 

Experience: 

• Aircraft maintenance: 10 years (Required) 

• Supervisory Maintenance: 5 years (Required) 

• Part 145 Environment: 10 years (Required) 

Language: 

• English (Required) 

License/Certification: 

• Driver's License (Required) 

Ability to Relocate: 

• Georgetown, TX 78626: Relocate before starting work (Required) 

Willingness to travel: 

• 20% (Required) 

Work Location: In person