Quality Control Inspector

Avelo Airlines, Inc.•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector provides quality oversight of Technical Operations to ensure regulatory and company requirements are followed and aircraft, engines, appliances, and components are maintained safely, airworthy, efficiently, and economically. The position supports the safety of customers and crewmembers and the airworthiness of the fleet, while promoting Avelo’s “One Crew” and “Do The Right Thing” values at maintenance stations. The inspector monitors maintenance work, performs preliminary, in-progress, hidden-damage, final, Required Inspection Item (RII), and Buy Back inspections, and reviews maintenance documentation and records for accuracy and completeness. The role also oversees maintenance support processes, incoming material inspections, tool calibration and shelf-life controls, and the identification and handling of suspected unapproved parts. Participation in the Safety Management System and reporting safety issues through the Safety Reporting system are also part of the role.

Requirements

Current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
At least 3 years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with 10 or more seats at an air carrier or certificated repair station.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
High knowledge level of RII and quality control processes.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and ability to learn other standards and requirements, including IOSA, DOD, and OSHA.
Ability to efficiently read and understand processes and procedures in company manuals.
Ability to functionally use and search various forms of technical data.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with other crewmembers and Federal authorities.
Ability to foster and develop teamwork and leadership that embraces the company’s Purpose, Values, and Vision.
Ability to move throughout office or line maintenance environments for extended periods, up to 10–12 hours per day.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to prioritize, sequence, and resolve multiple problems and solutions quickly and effectively.
Ability to travel for training, deployment, or issue resolution up to 25%.
Ability to work outdoors around aircraft in all climates.
Ability to move 50 lbs. over a distance of 10 feet.
Must be willing and able to complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Must have authority to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigration Act of 1986.

Nice To Haves

Current and valid passport.
Boeing 737 experience.
One year of experience as a Quality Inspector.

Responsibilities

Provide quality oversight for all maintenance activities.
Monitor work in progress to ensure appropriate technical manuals and tools are used during inspections and maintenance.
Monitor work in progress to ensure RII items are identified according to company policies and procedures.
Ensure proper terminology is used for aircraft discrepancies.
Promote safety and provide direction to aircraft technicians performing service, maintenance, repair, or ramp activities.
Perform preliminary, in-progress, hidden-damage, and final inspections.
Ensure the quality and accuracy of maintenance documentation.
Conduct final reviews of maintenance documents and records for completeness and correctness before archival.
Make current forms and tags available to technicians.
Ensure maintenance documents and manuals are current.
Review maintenance documentation and validate that Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR)-reportable items have been identified and reported.
Verify that proper turnover procedures are used.
Perform RII and Buy Back inspections.
Review the company RII list to ensure discrepancies are identified, documented, and inspected according to company policies and procedures.
Continuously monitor complicated repairs and maintenance items, and inspect RII items according to company manuals.
Ensure incomplete inspection items are recorded and properly turned over after a shift change or interruption.
Perform self-audits to assess the quality of maintenance support processes.
Ensure calibrated tools are serviceable and within calibration dates.
Ensure shelf-life items are within expiration dates.
Ensure quarantined and scrapped parts are properly tagged, segregated, and dispositioned according to company manuals.
Inspect incoming aircraft components and materials to ensure parts and materials are serviceable, conforming, and applicable.
Participate in the Suspected Unapproved Parts program.
Participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) Program.
Report safety-related issues to Leadership through the Safety Reporting system.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned; responsibilities and duties may change due to emergencies, workload changes, rush jobs, or technical developments.