QA INSPECTOR

STENA

About The Position

Are you a quality-driven professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for regulatory compliance? As our Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector, you’ll evaluate quality system requirements to ensure conformity with FAA, company, customer, and other regulatory standards, while performing surveillance within active customer programs. You’ll document and investigate non-conformities, support root cause analysis and corrective actions, and collaborate with Training, Production, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement across maintenance operations. If you’re ready to apply your aircraft maintenance expertise, strong communication skills, and commitment to safety in a dynamic aerospace environment, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.Who WE are and where WE are going: ST Engineering Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently What YOU will do: The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector shall be responsible to the Manager Quality Assurance. The QA Inspector shall be responsible for evaluating VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s quality system requirements for compliance with FAA, VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc., customer and other regulatory requirements and evaluating the conformity of activities with respect to these requirements.

Requirements

Must have graduated high school or obtained GED.
Airline experience/aircraft maintenance experience required.
Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following: Proficient with Microsoft Office computer applications; strong writing and presentation skills; proficient skills in organizing, analyzing and preparing reports; excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills needed for frequent interaction with customers, Leads, Managers and Directors.
Working knowledge of aircraft manuals and related materials; working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and non-destructive testing; knowledge of paperwork procedures, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M.’s and work sign off procedures; familiar with F.A.R.’s and company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

AS degree is preferred.
QA experience preferred; may be ISO 9000, military or other.

Responsibilities

Evaluate VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s procedures and practices for conformance to customer and regulatory agency requirements.
Perform surveillance of VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s activities within a customer’s program.
Document non-conformities on Corrective Action Reports (CAR’s) in accordance with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. PPM QC-010.
Assist those responsible for non-conformity in the determination of the root cause and action required for corrective and preventive action.
Perform follow-up surveillance to determine the effectiveness of CAR corrective and preventive actions.
Periodically review past non-conformities and other available data to identify recurring non-conformities, root causes as opportunities for quality system improvement.
Assist Training, Production and Quality management in the education of personnel working within VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc.’s and customer program requirements.
Maintain a Quality perspective in the production areas to encourage good maintenance and safety practices.
Interface with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. management and customer representatives as necessary to facilitate program and quality system improvements.
Perform other functions as directed by the Manager Quality Assurance.