Aircraft Inspector (Corporate Aviation MRO)

At StandardAero, we’re dedicated to solving the aviation industry's most complex challenges with ingenuity, quality, and expertise. StandardAero Augusta is a Business Aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) facility, specialized to support an extensive range of aircraft models, including renowned brands such as Falcon, Hawker, Challenger, Gulfstream, and Embraer. With a significant 80,500 sq ft expansion opening in August 2025, we’re doubling our footprint at AGS. Our facility focuses on 22 models of aircraft on the Airframe side, while our Engine Shop performs comprehensive overhauls on Honeywell HTF7000 and TFE731 engines, APUs, and performs diagnostics in our state-of-the-art Test Cells.

This A&P Inspector (RTS) will focus on the Airframe side of our operations, ensuring the airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures by performing detailed inspections during maintenance, repair, and modifications. They verify compliance with FAA regulations, technical manuals, and quality standards while documenting findings and certifying aircraft for return to service. Our teams specialize across Gulfstream (450/550), Textron (Hawker), Embraer (Legacy / Praetor / Phenom), Bombardier (Lear /Challenger), Dassault (Falcon).

What to expect in this role:

• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance 
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).
•  Accomplish preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.
•  Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books. 
• Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles. 
• Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.
• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS). 
• Stays up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience performing inspections on corporate aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification
• Previous experience performing return-to-service inspections on corporate aircraft.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience or training. 
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable A&P experience with any/all of the aforementioned aircraft.

Benefits That Make Life Better:

• Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Available 
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested. 
• Paid Time Off starting on day one!
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross-training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

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