Aircraft Inspector V

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

4d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for an experienced Aircraft Inspector to move into a Lead position. As an Aircraft Inspector V, you will provide expert oversight for all aircraft inspection activities, ensuring the highest levels of safety and compliance. You will act as a subject matter expert and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
7+ years of relevant experience. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Advanced experience with and knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.
Comprehensive 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.
U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor and guide subordinates.
Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.
Comprehensive understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations.
Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
Prior experience with first article inspections and/or aircraft modifications.
Experience as an FAA Designee for Conformity Inspections.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.