Line Maintenance Quality Control Inspector - BDL + $800 Monthly Stipend + $10,000 Bonus!

Breeze Airways™•Windsor Locks, CT

67d•$39•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for daily Quality Control operations at their assigned location, including developing, overseeing, and completing daily aircraft inspection activities. Reporting to the Manager, Quality Control, the inspector supports surveillance of the Aircraft Maintenance System to ensure compliance with company maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements. The position requires communication across Technical Operations, Aircraft Maintenance, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Engineering. The inspector administers Breeze Airways quality control and inspection policies in a line maintenance environment; conducts surveillance of work at line maintenance locations; and performs aircraft Required Inspections (RII), materials receiving inspections, engine borescopes, and NDT inspections according to company manuals, engineering orders, and OEM data. Entry pay is based on experience, up to $39.00 starting pay. The posting also describes a $2.00 shift differential for work from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM, a $10,000 cash bonus paid in two installments after six and twelve months, and an $800 monthly stipend for BDL QC Inspectors.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
Current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license with no history of infractions.
Five years of aviation maintenance experience, including at least three years in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Inspection.
Understanding and working knowledge of FAR Parts 43, 65, 91, 121, and 145.
Valid driver’s license.
Valid passport with no travel restrictions.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Flexibility and willingness to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed.
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
Willingness to work with other company departments as needed.
Pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
Pass a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and Breeze background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with leadership.
Ability to handle high-stress situations, work with colleagues with varied personalities, and multitask.
Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds, with assistance as needed.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, climb ladders and work stands, and work at elevated heights.
Ability to work in confined spaces, awkward positions, and varying weather conditions on the ramp or in the hangar.
Manual dexterity to use hands and arms to operate tools and handle components.
Adequate vision for close inspections and hearing to detect unusual sounds; ability to work around noise and fumes.

Nice To Haves

At least two years in a management or leadership role.
Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance, or Business.
Ten years of FAR Part 121 air-carrier aircraft maintenance experience.
Understanding of Safety Management System (SMS) rules.

Responsibilities

Administer Breeze Airways quality control and inspection policies in a line maintenance environment.
Conduct surveillance and oversight of work at line maintenance locations to ensure compliance with Breeze standards and Code of Federal Regulations requirements.
Perform aircraft Required Inspections (RII) as described in company manuals.
Perform materials receiving inspections as described in company manuals.
Perform engine borescopes and NDT inspections as described in engineering orders and OEM data.
Plan and control inspection and quality control methods and procedures to support safe, reliable, and economical aircraft performance.
Support the Quality Control Program, including Required Inspection Items and RII Authorized Inspectors specified in the Breeze Airways GMM.
Support the Receiving Inspection Program and procedures specified in the Breeze Airways GMM.
Monitor workmanship and materials for compliance with applicable Breeze and FAA regulations and standards.
Enhance professionalism and state-of-the-art inspection practices within the inspection department.
Administer and support the NDT program and monitor its performance and workmanship for compliance with Breeze and FAA regulations and standards.
Oversee tool procedures and monitor tooling policies and calibration procedures to ensure conformity, equivalency, and calibration standards are met.
Develop recommendations for tools that improve tool and equipment availability, reliability, or maintenance capability.
Support procedures for calibration of tools and equipment based on manufacturers’ recommendations.
Recommend maintenance-program and work-specification changes based on recurring discrepant conditions found on aircraft undergoing maintenance.
Inform the Manager of Quality Control and Chief Inspector of issues that may affect aircraft safety, quality, or schedule during maintenance.
Provide leadership and direction to maintain high standards of quality and safety performance.
Maintain compliance with SMS, company safety policies and procedures, and federal regulations; report safety hazards or potential hazards.
Include SMS in daily work habits and remain current with SMS training requirements.
Embody Breeze values and perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Quality Control and Chief Inspector.

Benefits

Health insurance for full-time employees.
Vision insurance for full-time employees.
Dental insurance for full-time employees.
Health Savings Account with Breeze employee match.
401(k) with Breeze employee match.
Generous paid time off.
Travel on Breeze and other airlines.
$10,000 cash bonus after a 12-month commitment, paid as $5,000 after six months and $5,000 after twelve months.
$800 monthly stipend for BDL QC Inspectors.
$2.00 shift differential when working from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM.