A&P Aircraft Inspector Lead

AerSale, Inc. • Millington, TN

19h • $37 - $42

About The Position

AerSale is hiring an A&P Aircraft Inspector Lead to inspect aircraft maintenance work and oversee work in progress. The position is responsible for accepting or rejecting work recorded on inspection forms, ensuring inspections conform to current FAA-approved technical data, and verifying that work cards are completed and signed correctly. It also verifies that calibrated tooling is current and includes releasing aircraft to service for work performed.

The role supports the Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Manager, and Chief Inspector in following health and safety practices. It is safety-sensitive and subject to pre-employment and periodic DOT drug and alcohol testing. Other duties may be assigned by the Lead Inspector. Compensation is $37.00–$40.00 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour per license.

Requirements

• Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) license.
• At least three years of experience utilizing an A&P license.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background check, credential verification, and a DOT-regulated pre-employment urine drug test.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Efficiency and a desire to succeed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with work product.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear and breathe through a full-face respirator.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, stand for prolonged periods, climb ladders and stands, and operate man-lifts.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Normal or corrected hearing.
• Visual acuity of at least 20/40, corrected.
• Ability to access all areas of an aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Accept or reject work accomplished for all items generated on inspection forms.
• Surveil all work in progress.
• Ensure inspected work complies with current FAA-approved technical data.
• Ensure routine, non-routine, and customer-request work cards are correctly completed and properly signed off.
• Verify that calibrated tooling is current.
• Assist the Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Manager, and Chief Inspector in ensuring health and safety practices are followed.
• Release to service work performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Inspector.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Education reimbursement for a related field.
• Employee referral and recognition programs.
• Paid holidays.
• 15 paid time-off days annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED