JOB SUMMARY:

To perform and maintain proper inspection standards, methods and procedures used by the Service Center in complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's recommendations. Performs nondestructive testing to assure parts, materials and assemblies conform to engineering specifications and quality requirements. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Ensures proper procedures are performed on all completed work and physically inspects aircraft, components, reviews related documentation to ensure workmanship meets acceptable quality standards, and applicable Federal regulations for final return to service and airworthiness determination.

·         Performs the following as delegated by the Supervisor or Lead Inspector:

o    Maintains a current file of FAA specifications, certificate data sheets and airworthiness directives.

o    Makes periodic checks on all tooling, including calibration of precision test equipment as outlined in the Overhaul Manuals and the FAA Repair Station Manuals. Ensures no defective or unairworthy parts are installed on any product released by the Service Center.

o    Inspects and accepts all incoming material, i.e. new parts, supplies and repaired parts from contract service per the quality and repair station manuals.

o    Ensures proper tagging and identification of all parts during the maintenance process

·         Evaluates inspection records, reports, forms and procedures for compliance to Quality standards

·         Uses Textron and Vendor Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Manual, Structural Repair Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, EEDS/DDS, and other approved technical publications

·         Develops familiarity with Required Inspection Item (RII) requirements, part 135 requirements and understands the requirements and use of the Master Equipment List (MEL)

·         Performs periodic aircraft walkaround surveys for tracking of proper usage of all forms as well as the surrounding area to be free of any known hazards

·         Works from engineering specifications to plan and perform several non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques which can include ultrasonic, x-ray, eddy current, magnetic particle, and penetrant. Evaluates parts and materials to assure conformance to all quality and engineering requirements.

·         Routes rejected parts and assemblies to appropriate department for disposition and repair. Alerts supervision on any noteworthy trends and issues

·         Assists in the training of trainees and lower levels of certified NDI personnel

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