Quality Inspector

AerSale, Inc. • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

AerSale is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform inspection functions in accordance with airworthiness and serviceability standards in an MRO environment. The position conducts surveillance of work in progress, reviews and accepts or rejects completed work, performs receiving inspections, verifies tooling calibration, and supports maintenance personnel on quality issues. The role reports to the Chief Inspector and interacts daily with Quality Inspectors, engineers, buyers, and internal departments. No travel is required. This safety-sensitive position is subject to pre-employment and periodic DOT drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents due to ITAR requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience as a QA/QC inspector in a Part 145 organization.
• Knowledge of 8130-3 and COC certification.
• Two to five years performing inspections, including in-process inspections in an MRO environment.
• Experience interpreting technical data, service bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and military Technical Orders.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or AS9110 standards.
• Current A&P license, certificated under 14 CFR Part 65 and maintained as required by 14 CFR Part 65.83.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various test equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal contacts at all functional levels.
• Detail-oriented and organized; computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Willingness to work additional hours when operational objectives require it.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to make informed judgments and exercise risk-taking.
• Ability to prioritize and work without close supervision, multitask, and meet established timelines in a fast-paced industry.
• Ability to use and understand technical publications and to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Proficiency with inspection equipment and visual inspection aids.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to ITAR requirements.
• Ability to bend, squat, sit, stand, walk, handle objects, and occasionally push or pull, stack, reach above shoulder level, or carry lightweight materials.
• Ability to work in areas where exposure to hazardous chemicals, abrasive blast residue, and paint fumes, or high-pitch sound may occur; personal protective equipment is required in specified areas.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Ability to perform internal audits and understanding of root cause/corrective action analysis (RCCA) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned inspections according to prescribed airworthiness and serviceability standards.
• Apply applicable 14 CFR Part 145 regulations and inspection methods, techniques, practices, equipment, and tools to determine airworthiness.
• Conduct surveillance of work in progress.
• Ensure required maintenance record entries under § 43.9 or § 43.11 are completed, and accept or reject work accomplished for items listed on inspection forms.
• Perform receiving inspections of new or used parts intended for use on articles.
• Verify that calibrated tooling is current.
• Brief technicians on quality issues and ensure maintenance personnel perform quality work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Inspector.
• Perform internal audits and quality control administrative duties.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education reimbursement for a related field
• Employee referral program
• Recognition program
• Paid holidays
• 15 paid time-off days annually

What This Job Offers

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