Quality Control Inspector

Aviation Technical Services•Everett, WA

25d•$33 - $50

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector ensures maintenance actions and their documentation comply with approved data and are completed in an airworthy manner. The role performs preliminary, routine, and in-process inspections of aircraft and/or components to determine serviceability and airworthiness. It also includes checking maintenance documentation, conducting facility audits for regulatory and safety compliance, and, when authorized, issuing return-to-service and airworthiness releases. The position requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and three years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Manager. NDI experience, previous quality-control experience, and prior supervisory experience are highly desirable. The employee must be able to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting items of varying weights. The stated base pay range is $33.00–$50.00 per hour, with annual performance bonus eligibility. The posting also describes health coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, employee discounts, and employee assistance support. Relocation assistance and a new-hire incentive are available.

Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Three years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by Manager discretion.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including sitting, using hands and arms, communicating, focusing on close-up objects, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

NDI experience is highly desirable.
Previous quality-control experience is highly desirable.
Prior supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming preliminary inspections of aircraft and components in accordance with customer request cards or manufacturer manuals.
Ensure maintenance documentation complies with applicable FARs, the ATS Repair Station Manual, and the customer’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP).
Perform final buy-back inspections of maintenance performed.
Perform in-progress inspections, including clearance-to-close, torque verifications, dimensional checks, and rig checks.
When authorized by ATS and airlines, perform return-to-service and airworthiness releases on serviceable tags, aircraft logbooks, and FAA Form 337.
Audit ATS facilities for compliance with FAR and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.