Quality Control Inspector

Citadel Completions LLC•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

The Aircraft Quality Control Inspector directly reports to the Director of Quality and is responsible for performing preliminary/incoming inspections, hidden damage inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections on all aircraft maintained by the company maintenance department.

Requirements

Must possess a current Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License and be eligible for an Inspection Authorization.
Must have a minimum of 3 years A&P experience with at least 3 years’ experience working on Aircraft.
Must have at least 2 years of recent Aircraft Quality Control Inspector
Must have a working knowledge of aircraft major modifications and documentation requirements and be capable of evaluating multiple platforms and corresponding systems.
Must be able to read and comprehend engineering drawings, specifications as well as provide accurate descriptive feedback either verbally or written.
Must have a working knowledge of FAA Part 43,65,91,135, and 145 including major/minor alteration/repairs.
Must have a working knowledge of maintenance record keeping systems including knowledge of proper logbook entries.
Technical knowledge in the fields of mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, avionics, sheet metal, rigging, instruments, test flights, etc. to determine safety, airworthiness, conformance, and sign off work in aircraft records to meet the requirements of the FAA Federal Aviation Regulations
Must be pro-active and team and detail oriented.
Must have good working knowledge of FAR Part 145 and related areas.
Must possess experience in Microsoft Office suite.
Must be able to work independently.
Work in a Team setting; working respectfully, positively, and energetically.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well up, down and across all level of employees.
Exceptional oral communication skills with management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group.
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication.
Good reasoning and analytical ability are required to solve access information and determine root causes.
Strong organization and leadership skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) programs.
Understand and comply with company processes and best practices.
Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement.
Demonstrate high ethical standards and strong problem-solving skills.
Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Must be result driven and detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Boeing, Gulfstream and Airbus.
Experience in Completions.

Responsibilities

Visually and physically Inspects the repairs, modifications, installations and operations of structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, interior, and other parts and equipment of aircraft.
Ensures proper documentation has been completed and sign offs performed.
Performs or witness test procedures as required per applicable work instructions or company policy.
Review and maintain a detailed FOD prevention and Tool Control Program.
Ensure aircraft FOD prevention Tool Control and other safety procedures are being adhered to.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with Maintenance Manuals, STC instructions and or Engineering Drawings.
Development of company programs, procedures, and qualification evaluations.
Support training and orientation for new employees
Maintaining maintenance libraries
Control and maintain all aircraft logbooks.
Other duties as assigned.