AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR

ST Engineering North America•Pensacola, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Inspector is responsible to the Lead Inspector for performing preliminary and buyback inspections on aircraft undergoing maintenance and alteration at ST Engineering Aerospace’s Pensacola, Florida facility. The role ensures aircraft maintenance and repair work complies with approved specifications, instructions, applicable regulations, and customer processes, and includes performing Aircraft Return to Service. The position involves working in an industrial environment, including confined spaces and work away from the home base.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
FAA A&P License.
At least five years of experience on heavy commercial aircraft or equivalent military experience on heavy aircraft.
Recorded training on at least two aircraft types.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Familiarity with basic inspection methods and techniques.
Ability, under general and written directions, to perform preliminary aircraft inspections and quality oversight.
Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, Illustrated Part Catalogs, Structure Repair Manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, work card instructions, Airworthiness Directives, and other aircraft-maintenance documents.
Ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion, including that usually caused by long working hours.
Ability to use man lifts, scissor lifts, and various types of ladders.
Ability to move easily around various sections of aircraft, stand on hard surfaces for 90% of the workday, and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to report to work regularly.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous Quality Control experience.

Responsibilities

Review incoming aircraft flight logs to identify work required at the Repair Station.
Procure required forms and work orders and transfer work to be completed onto the forms.
Perform required aircraft inspections and buybacks on completed work.
Check conformance to specifications in repair instructions, applicable manuals, and FAA-approved engineering instructions.
Assist with or perform aircraft weighing and computations.
Work away from the home base.
Assist with documentation required by the Code of Federal Regulations and customer processes, including FAA Forms 337, 8130-3, and 8130-9; SDR reporting; and AD verification and accomplishment.
Review documentation after completion of a maintenance visit and complete verification signoff.
Successfully complete required training courses.
Perform inspections in confined-space conditions and environments.
Perform Aircraft Return to Service.
Maintain effective working relationships with departments, inspectors, coworkers, supervisors, and customers.