Aircraft Inspector

Greenpoint Technologies • Moses Lake, WA

2d • $61,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Aircraft Inspector ensures that all maintenance actions and related documentation are completed 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, including work on transport-category aircraft and associated components. The inspector ensures compliance with applicable FAA regulations, OEM requirements, customer requirements, and maintenance documentation procedures; reviews and signs maintenance records, work orders, and airworthiness releases; and performs final buy-back of maintenance. The position also supports incoming inspections and maintains oversight during aircraft storage and modifications.

This is a safety-sensitive position covered by the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment drug testing and random testing, with additional testing potentially required after an accident, for reasonable cause, or before return to duty. Employees working on programs subject to ITAR must qualify as a US Person as described in the posting. The role requires regular attendance and full-shift work, and may require travel and overtime.

Greenpoint Technologies delivers custom VIP aircraft interiors for private clients and heads of state. The company describes its culture as collaborative and high-accountability, offering complex assignments, open communication, engaged leadership, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the end product. Greenpoint provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.

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 and 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, including the ability to communicate in English by reading, writing, and speaking.
• 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/or ladders.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with help.
• Ability to reach overhead; work in a non-dust-free environment; and work in stooping, kneeling, or standing positions and cramped areas.
• Normal or corrected vision required to perform exacting tasks.
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as required.
• Must meet the US Person requirement for work on programs subject to ITAR.
• Subject to safety-sensitive DOT drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment and random testing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Quality Control experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect transport-category aircraft, including examples such as Boeing 737, 757, 777, and 787 and Airbus A320, and associated components.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with FAA Part 145, Part 43, and Part 65 regulations, as well as OEM 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 maintenance performed.
• Conduct in-progress inspections, including clearance-to-close, torque verifications, dimensional checks, and rigging inspections.
• Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and work full shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 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