Quality Inspector

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team where every aircraft is a win, and every teammate makes a difference. Our boutique-style MRO is built on customer focus, employee empowerment, and hands-on excitement with every delivery. We are significantly investing in training to expand your skills, enhance your experience, and fast-track your career. If you're looking for more than a job, this is your hangar. Apply now and ask about our custom sign-on bonus. Become a part of the next big thing in MRO. Lead advanced diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines and systems, including troubleshooting intricate hydraulic, pneumatic, and power plant assemblies. Serve as a subject matter expert, mentor journeymen and apprentices, and drive quality, innovation, and efficiency in maintenance operations. Ensure compliance, training, and continuous improvement at the organizational level.

Requirements

• Technical training in aviation field.
• Meet the inspection personnel requirements of FAR 145.155
• A & P License and/or Inspection Authorization License required.

Nice To Haves

• 5-7 years in aircraft maintenance preferred.
• Prefer ability to work in MS word, excel programs.

Responsibilities

• Routinely performs visual inspections of completed maintenance, repairs, rebuilding, and alterations to assure proper performance and quality of workmanship.
• Routinely performs the final inspection of items deemed critical to the safety of flight and approves the final release of the aircraft.
• Conducts preliminary, hidden damage, and final inspections of articles processed by the repair station as necessary.
• When required, conducts incoming visual inspections of aircraft exterior/interiors, inventories and secures owners property, and returns it back to the aircraft before departure.
• Progressively reviews work orders for proper and complete documentation and prior to final work order processing.
• Determines the airworthiness and final acceptance of articles on which work has been performed, outside the repair station, by non certificated persons, before use on an aircraft.
• Assists and addresses others as to the proper execution of maintenance and inspection processes.
• Responsible for making random checks on calibrated tools and equipment, to assure compliance with the repair station calibration program.
• Periodically checks and removes from inventory or shop use, consumable materials found to be beyond shelf life limits.
• On occasion, in the absence of the records manager, may be responsible for the proper execution of certain reports (Form FAA-8070-1 Service Difficulty Report, Form FAA-337 and log entries).
• Responsible to promote and assure compliance with the policies and procedures defined within the repair station and quality manual and / or as dictated by the Q.A. Department.
• Acts as liaison between the Service and Q.A. department in suggesting and implementing improvements for processes, procedures, increasing efficiencies and promoting safety.
• Other activities and projects as approved by the Quality Assurance Inspector.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees