Aircraft Inspector

Greenpoint Technologies • Moses Lake, WA

1d

About The Position

The Aircraft Inspector ensures that all maintenance actions, including documentation, are performed in accordance with approved data and in an airworthy manner. The role performs preliminary, routine, and in-process inspections of aircraft and components to determine serviceability and airworthiness. The inspector reviews and signs off on maintenance records, work orders, and airworthiness releases, and ensures maintenance complies with applicable FAA regulations, OEM requirements, and customer requirements.

The position supports inspections, aircraft storage, modifications, and maintenance buy-back activities. It is safety-sensitive and subject to the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment and random testing. Applicants selected for programs subject to ITAR must meet the stated US Person eligibility criteria. The position may require travel and overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of extensive aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station environment on transport category aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, including FAR Parts 21, 43, 45, and 145.
• Knowledge of fundamental maintenance operations and practices, with the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and communicate effectively with maintenance and support personnel at all levels about job-related issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to operate ground support equipment, such as power carts and Hi-Reach equipment, as required.
• Ability to climb and work on step stools and ladders; reach overhead; and work in stooping, kneeling, standing, or cramped positions.
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds with help.
• Ability to work in a non-dust-free environment.
• Normal or corrected vision required to perform exacting tasks.
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• For programs subject to ITAR, must qualify as a US Person as defined in the posting.
• Must comply with safety-sensitive DOT drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing and applicable random testing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Quality Control experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect transport category aircraft, such as Boeing 737, 757, 777, and 787 and Airbus A320 aircraft, and associated components.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with FAA Parts 145, 43, and 65, OEM requirements, and customer requirements.
• Review and sign off on maintenance records, work orders, and airworthiness releases.
• Support incoming preliminary inspections of aircraft and components in accordance with customer request cards or manufacturer manuals.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is completed as required by FARs, the Repair Station Manual, and the customer’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
• Perform incoming inspections and maintain oversight during aircraft storage and modifications.
• Perform final buy-back of completed maintenance.
• Perform in-process inspections, including clearance-to-close, torque verifications, dimensional checks, and rig checks.
• Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and work full shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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