Quality Control Inspector

Aviation Service Partners • Houston, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Aviation Service Partners (ASP), you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on aircraft quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join our Houston, Texas team. This position is responsible for inspecting aircraft, aircraft systems, components, and maintenance activities to ensure all work is completed in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer specifications, customer requirements, and ASP quality standards. This position requires travel to customer locations throughout the United States to support aircraft maintenance projects, inspections, return-to-service activities, and customer quality initiatives as business needs require.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of commercial aircraft maintenance experience as an FAA-certificated A&P Mechanic.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, maintenance practices, and aircraft documentation.
• Experience interpreting aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, structural repair manuals, IPCs, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.
• Familiarity with electronic maintenance tracking systems such as TRAX, AMOS, Corridor, or similar software.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% (or as business needs require) throughout the United States.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain airport security badges and customer-required access credentials.
• Ability to travel by commercial airline, including overnight and extended assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic maintenance documentation systems.
• Ability to work in aircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, and office environments.
• Ability to climb ladders, maintenance stands, scaffolding, and aircraft platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work around aircraft, machinery, chemicals, noise, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods while conducting inspections.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Management, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a Quality Control Inspector, Inspector, Lead Mechanic, or Chief Inspector in a Part 145 Repair Station or commercial aviation environment preferred.
• Experience with Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Bombardier, or regional aircraft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, hidden damage, buy-back, final, and return-to-service inspections on aircraft and aircraft components.
• Inspect aircraft maintenance, repairs, alterations, and modifications to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer maintenance manuals, engineering data, and customer specifications.
• Verify proper completion of maintenance documentation, work orders, logbook entries, inspection records, and airworthiness documentation.
• Perform Required Inspection Items (RII) and other designated inspections when authorized.
• Ensure all discrepancies are properly documented and corrective actions are completed before aircraft release.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance technicians, production supervisors, engineering, planning, and customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Review completed maintenance packages for accuracy and completeness prior to aircraft delivery.
• Monitor workmanship and adherence to company quality standards throughout maintenance events.
• Assist with customer aircraft acceptance inspections and delivery activities.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and FAA regulatory inspections.
• Identify quality concerns and recommend corrective actions to improve maintenance processes and operational performance.
• Maintain inspection tools, calibration records, and quality documentation.
• Travel to customer maintenance facilities and project locations throughout the United States to perform inspections, aircraft deliveries, customer support, and quality oversight.
• Represent Aviation Service Partners professionally while interacting with customers, FAA representatives, OEMs, and maintenance organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to travel and support commercial aviation customers across the United States
• Collaborative work environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED