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A&P Quality Inspector

StandardAero
Van Nuys, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Mar 2025

About the role

Shift: Monday-Friday 2:00p- 10:00p (2nd Shift)

Quality Inspector

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

We’re committed to the quality of work we do at every level. You’ll achieve more with us through our training, high standards, and focus on preparation. Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep making an impact on the aviation world. 

Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep exceeding customer expectations. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of aviation repair and maintenance through training and preparation. 

As a Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting inspections of maintenance, preventive maintenance or alterations as authorized in the repair station roster. You will also be responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of the articles on which the repair station or any of its contractors perform maintenance or alterations before approving that article for return to service.

What you'll do:

  • Able to perform tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs) and Local Work Instructions.
  • Able to perform tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Able to monitor gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Knowledge of job-specific machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Able to monitor gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs) and Local Work Instructions.
  • Provide procedural guidance to technicians and other inspectors. Must be up to date on scope of required inspection.
  • Accomplish review of Work Order (W/O) documentation prior to Final Release of articles.
  • Coordinates with customer and/or Part 135 operator to obtain Part 135 authorization, RII authorization, and identify RII items in pending work orders.
  • Research logbooks, prepare logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return To Service (RTS).
  • May RTS any article that is maintained or altered by the facility, and if applicable, certify (in the appropriate records) that the article is airworthy with respect to the work performed.
  • When performing tests that involve calibrated equipment, ensure that certification stickers on the test equipment are current and tests are documented.
  • Coordinate execution of Malfunction, Failure, Defect (MFD) Report (FAA Form 8010-4) with the Quality Leader, when required.
  • Complete Major Repair and Alterations form (FAA Form 337), when required.
  • Report conditions adversely affecting the airworthiness of an article under repair or alteration to the Chief Inspector.
  • Are appropriately certificated IAW 14 CFR Part 65 and are considered Directly in Charge of Maintenance as defined in 14 CFR Part 145. May make airworthiness determinations and/or Return Articles to Service (RTS) when authorized by the Quality Leader.
  • Inspectors are responsible for the accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
  • Other tasks as delegated by the Chief Inspector.

Position Requirements:

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • FAA Airframe and Power Plant License required. High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience inspecting Gulfstream aircraft.
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include: 12/24/36/72-month inspections on charter and/or corporate mid-size jets. 

Preferred Characteristics:

  • Six months to 1-year supervisory experience preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to understand and interpret the content of aircraft technical data.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees throughout the organization and develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  • Familiarity with CAMP Systems & MyGulfstream a plus
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Benefits that make life better:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting on day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insura

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