Aircraft Inspector IV

DPP•Hagerstown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking an Aircraft Inspector IV for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense industry. This role involves inspecting aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to manufacturer specifications and government regulations. The inspector is responsible for identifying any breach of standards for airworthiness and has inspection authority for all in-process inspections, final inspections, and approval for return to service of all work.

Requirements

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).
High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience; a higher-level degree may substitute for experience; related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
Able to work afternoon shift and weekends as required.
US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.
Thorough understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations.
Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
Experience with first article inspections.
Prior experience with aircraft modifications.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.

Responsibilities

Inspect aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to manufacturer's specifications and government regulations.
Identify any breach of standards for airworthiness.
Perform all in-process inspections.
Perform all final inspections.
Approve work for return to service.