Aircraft Inspector IV (Deployable)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Clovis, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Aircraft Inspector IV, you will be using your skills and expertise to inspect aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to the manufacturer's specifications and government regulations. You'll be responsible for identifying any breach of standards for airworthiness. Your inspection authority will include all in-process inspections, all final inspections, and approval for return to service of all work. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, serving as a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward, known and respected for its mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. They provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support the nation’s most critical security needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Advanced knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.
Thorough understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures.
Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
Thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance.
Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.
Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 90 day rotation.
Current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex aircraft inspections.
Develop and implement inspection protocols.
Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of findings.
Address and resolve significant compliance issues.
Lead training and mentorship programs for junior inspectors.
Conduct periodic audits of maintenance processes.
Inspect aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to the manufacturer's specifications and government regulations.
Identify any breach of standards for airworthiness.
Perform all in-process inspections, all final inspections, and approval for return to service of all work.