Repair Station Quality Assurance Inspector

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Repair Station Quality Assurance Inspector determines whether assigned work is airworthy and reports to the Chief Inspector. The role performs inspections of aircraft component repair and overhaul work at an FAA-certified Repair Station, using approved technical manuals, drawings, and repair instructions. The inspector works with Operations on maintenance, repair, and overhaul of structural and non-structural components, including nacelle assemblies and flight control surfaces, and ensures work complies with FAA requirements, repair station procedures, manufacturer instructions, and airline customer requirements.

The position also inspects incoming and outgoing parts and materials, records inspection results, verifies use of FAA-approved repair data, completes and dispositions part tags, and prepares and signs FAA Form 8130-3 for return to service. The inspector evaluates airworthiness and final acceptance, communicates irregularities and safety or quality concerns, supports others in executing maintenance and inspection processes, and monitors consumable materials for shelf-life compliance. Additional Level A duties include audits and surveillance, root-cause and corrective-action investigations, and maintaining required certifications. This is a union-represented, DOT safety-sensitive position in Wichita, Kansas; applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• At least 2 years of quality inspection experience.
• FAA Airframe license.
• Able to read, write, and understand English.
• Able to use and interpret drawings, component maintenance manuals, aircraft maintenance manuals, and structural repair manuals.
• Able to use shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools, and equipment needed for work assignments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computing skills.
• Able to perform tap testing.
• Overall working knowledge of an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Ability to investigate and document root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Able to determine and submit investigation and test statements and perform process and hardware audits and surveillance.
• Able to obtain certification to return an article to service using FAA Form 8130-3.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
• Must participate in DOT drug screening and random drug screenings; post-offer applicants and employees may also be subject to testing for specified drugs and alcohol when policy criteria are met.

Nice To Haves

• Inspection experience in a repair station environment.
• Composite experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine the airworthiness of work assigned by the Chief Inspector.
• Perform preliminary, in-process, hidden-damage, and final inspections of component repair and overhaul work in an FAA-certified Repair Station.
• Work with Operations on maintenance, repair, and overhaul of structural and non-structural aircraft components, including nacelle assemblies and flight control surfaces.
• Follow MRO quality policies and procedures, FAA Part 145 Repair Station and Quality Control Manual duties, associated quality manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Inspect aircraft components to confirm they meet FAA regulations, manufacturer maintenance manuals, OEM engineering documents, and airline customer requirements.
• Perform receiving and shipping inspections for parts and materials used in maintenance, alterations, repair station stock, and aftermarket spares.
• Record inspection data in work orders, reports, and inspection tags.
• Verify that inspections, overhauls, checks, and repairs follow applicable manuals and FAA regulations and that FAA-approved data is used for repairs and rework.
• Ensure part tags are properly completed and stamped with the correct serviceable or unserviceable disposition.
• Prepare and sign FAA Form 8130-3 for return to service of completed units.
• Report irregularities in standard practices, faulty equipment, and poor housekeeping that could cause injury or render a component un-airworthy.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship.
• Determine airworthiness and final acceptance of articles worked on outside the repair station, including work by certificated or non-certificated persons, before use on a component.
• Assist and advise others on the proper execution of maintenance and inspection processes.
• Periodically check and remove consumable materials from inventory or shop use when they exceed shelf-life limits.
• Ensure Repair Station/Quality Control Manual procedures and airline customer requirements are followed.
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives as needed to coordinate work assignments.
• Comply with FAA-required random drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive work.
• Use and interpret drawings and component, aircraft, and structural repair manuals; use shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools, and equipment.
• Perform tap testing, investigate and document root cause and corrective action, submit investigation and test statements, and perform process and hardware audits and surveillance.
• Maintain required certifications and be able to obtain certification to return an article to service using FAA Form 8130-3.
• Successfully pass initial Repair Station screening and authorize background checks upon Company requests.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Potential eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed