Aircraft Inspector

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Edwards, CA

1d•$124,800 - $135,200•Onsite

About The Position

AMA has an exciting opportunity to add a motivated and talented Aircraft Inspector to our onsite team supporting NASA’s science, experiential and support aircraft/projects. The position requires an in-depth level of understanding regarding Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), aircraft specific technical manuals, and organizational procedures to ensure the quality of aircraft maintenance activities of assigned aircraft. This position will ensure all maintenance actions and inspections are accomplished according to guiding directives, technical manuals and regulations for the aircraft, engine or appliance being returned to service. Inspections may be performed on any system or procedure to ensure quality of the product. This is a temporary, on-call position, not to exceed 31 Dec 2026. The location of work will be at an off-site position, with the home base at NASA Armstrong, located at Edwards AFB in California. Salary range: $124,800-$135,200 per year.

Requirements

A minimum of 20 years’ technical experience; or AS degree and 18 years of experience; or 16 years with BS in non-engineering discipline.
Additionally, at least 10 of those 20+ years performing engineering technician duties, directly relevant to assigned tasks.
Must have a strong aviation understanding of FARs, Air Force, Navy, NASA, and commercial requirements.
Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems and aircraft maintenance practices.
Must be experienced in all levels of aircraft organizational servicing, repair, and overhaul.
Must be experienced in use of configuration control of aircraft technical publications.
Must be multi-task oriented, and capable of prioritizing, and must be able to manage aircraft maintenance schedules to perform inspections.
Must understand mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
Follow safe practices and rules contained in AMA’s Corporate Health & Safety Plan and other rules and practices communicated on the job.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to the employee or others.
This position is subject to drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an AFRC inspection stamp.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
All applicants must be US citizens and if necessary, be able to qualify for clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of machine and sheet metal shop fabrication and repair.
Preferred: FAA Airframe and Powerplant licensed technician.

Responsibilities

Inspect and verify aircraft and aircraft subsystem work per NASA, Air Force, Navy, FAA, and commercial requirements.
Ability to achieve Inspection Authority (IA) within one week, if not already certified.
Perform inspection on aircraft work assigned to any project, platform or shop as required.
Perform various processes, aircraft audits, and surveillances.
Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of applications.
Ability to generate written reports documenting audit results, nonconformity findings, opportunities for improvement, and positive practices.
Perform analysis and administration of root cause, containment, and corrective action plans.
Ensure all work which requires an inspection is performed and subsequently captured in the NASA aircraft maintenance management system, on the appropriate quality record (if applicable), or other approved documentation format.
Witness operational tests/checks on equipment in accordance with approved technical data.
Record all inspections on the applicable quality records.
Record measurement results (the record shall show the actual test results data) and evaluate test/inspection results against accept/reject criteria.
Provide weekly inspection/surveillance reports to Quality Assurance Branch Chief; as well as on-the-spot reports, as necessary.
Review records, paper or electronic, for accuracy.
Interface with project management and engineers.
Review maintenance activities, aircraft and subsystem configuration and completeness of record documentation to determine if the requirements for continued airworthiness are satisfied prior to the aircraft being returned to service.
Review, approve, and perform inspections of quality procedures, processes, and change requests.
Perform special inspections/one-time inspections in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Program and local policies, processes, and procedures.
Verify requirements for test environments, test configurations, and pass/fail criteria.
Analyze technical adequacy of verification methods and criteria.