Quality Control Inspector

Overview

Join Our Team at Wheels Up  

At Wheels Up, we're proud to be a global leader in on-demand private aviation. As one of the largest companies in the industry and a strategic partner of Delta Air Lines – we are committed to making private air travel safe, reliable, and enjoyable. With a diverse fleet of owned aircraft plus a global network of trusted charter operators, we offer our customers access to the right aircraft for their needs and the ability to fly on their terms.  

And it doesn’t stop at private flights. Wheels Up also provides freight services, safety and security solutions, and managed services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and more. Regardless of how, when or where you want to fly, our mission is simple; deliver a premium, personalized aviation experience for every customer.  

 

Role Overview: What You’ll Be Doing 

Wheels Up is looking for a world-class Quality Control Inspector in Middle River, MD to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings.    

Responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

• Ensure that repair station records, work order reports and forms are completed properly prior to releasing product for return to service.  

• Assist in determining that no defective, unserviceable or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or article released by the repair station.  

• Execute and maintain the list of Service Difficulty Reports by properly completing and submitting the report within 96 hours.  

• Complete all required FAA form 337’s and submit them to the Manager of Maintenance Technical Services.  

• Perform the final acceptance of all incoming material, new parts, suppliers and airworthiness of articles on which work has been performed outside the repair station by contract.  

• Perform airworthiness inspections on articles of which work has been performed outside the repair station.  

• Perform preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress and final inspections on all articles processed by the repair station.  

• Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components to ensure that rejected or non-repairable parts are properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.  

• Proper and timely completion of assigned tasks in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the manual.  

• Perform Preliminary Package Review of assigned Outsource Maintenance for the 135 certificates  

• Provide oversite for the Calibrated Tooling Program.  

• Ensure proper Required Inspection Item procedures are adhered to and to notify the Director of Quality or the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance upon completion.  

• To understand and follow procedures out of the aircraft manufacture maintenance manuals.  

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by the Director of Quality or higher authority.  

• Performs inspections on assigned maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations in a professional manner, ensuring the quality of workmanship meets standard industry practices and complies with manufactures specifications, applicable CFR’s and company procedures.  

• Be familiar with inspection methods, techniques and equipment used in their specialty to determine quality or airworthiness. 

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table: Education & Certification Requirements 

We’re looking for someone who has a unique mix of experience, skills, and passion for what we do:  

• High school diploma, or GED required  

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license  

• 1-year experience as a maintenance supervisor and/or inspector.  

• Must be knowledgeable of the FAR’s.  

• Must have excellent communication and people skills.  

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends. 
• 2+ years' experience on corporate aircraft, specifically: Challenger 300, Phenom 300, King Air, and Citation X. 

 

The Extras We Value (Preferred Requirements) 

While not mandatory, here are some additional things that would make you stand out: 

• Inspection Authorization preferred.  

• CFR 145 Repair Station experience preferred. 

 

Physical Requirements 

We want to make sure