Safety Inspector

AAR•Lake City, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. Safety Inspectors are required to have a strong understanding of aviation safety principles, aircraft operation and maintenance, AAR policies and federal laws. Primarily, inspectors make sure mechanics, technicians, QC inspectors, aircraft and other equipment function properly. Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repair skills are also part of the job. Safety Inspectors apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as A&P mechanic, QC Inspector or QA auditors. Will be responsible for compiling objective evidence by conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, observing activities, performing audits, surveillance and investigations to determine whether organizations and/or individuals (management or non-management) are conducting business in accordance with regulations and established policies and procedures. Safety Inspector provides direction and recommendations for the resolution of matters of non-conformance through the development of corrective action plans, comprehensive fixes and/or process changes. They engage primarily in the following types of assignments: (not limited to) (a) Evaluating technicians and the repair facility for continuing accuracy; (b) Evaluating the technicians working on the aircraft training program; (c) Inspecting aircraft and related equipment for the accomplishment of proper maintenance; (d) Challenging technicians and inspectors, that they are following established policies and procedures. (e) Investigate all accidents, incidents and reported customer quality escapes. The evaluations may include the adequacy of the repair station facilities, maintenance, equipment and procedures; the competence of employees; the adequacy of the program or schedule for periodic maintenance and overhauls; and the airworthiness of the aircraft. Safety Inspectors may perform a variety of other inspections and or audits, investigations and advisory duties. However, the primary requirement for positions in this specialty is knowledge and skill pertaining to the maintenance and airworthiness of aircraft.

Requirements

Strong understanding of aviation safety principles, aircraft operation and maintenance, AAR policies and federal laws.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repair skills.
Knowledge and skills typically acquired as A&P mechanic, QC Inspector or QA auditors.
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program.
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency.
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.
Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
Aircraft avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using standard English
Able to interface in a pleasant and professional manner with all departments, level of management, customers and vendors.
Able to complete assigned tasks, including follow-up assignments, in a timely manner.
Familiar with the following FAA regulations, 14 CFR 43, 145 and 121
Will be required to thoroughly audit work packages, ensuring that all assigned work has been properly completed and documented.
Able to competently research and retrieve technical data.
Properly interpret blueprints, drawings and other technical data.
Five years hands-on Aircraft Maintenance experience or five years specialized experience in a related aviation field.
Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Data Analysis tools).
Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Be able to analyze information and utilize problem solving skills.
Be able to work under adverse conditions in a production / aircraft hangar environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience Maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations and record keeping preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure all Repair Station personnel comply with current Federal Aviation Regulations, Repair Station and Quality Control Manual, and Policies and Procedures
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and positive customer service attitude without compromising quality
Ensure maintenance and inspection personnel use approved or accepted data issued by the manufacturer, FAA and or Customer.
Ensure adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available, and maintained in a serviceable condition
Oversight of facility technician training requirements
Oversight of the facility tool control and tool calibration program
Ensure final inspections are properly performed on all work completed before it is released for Return to Service
Conduct audits as required
Ensure incoming parts, supplies, and articles receive an incoming inspection (Receiving Inspection) IAW repair station policies and procedures.
Perform such other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Perform investigations of accidents, incidents and customer reported quality escapes.
Compile objective evidence by conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, observing activities, performing audits, surveillance and investigations to determine whether organizations and/or individuals (management or non-management) are conducting business in accordance with regulations and established policies and procedures.
Provide direction and recommendations for the resolution of matters of non-conformance through the development of corrective action plans, comprehensive fixes and/or process changes.
Evaluate technicians and the repair facility for continuing accuracy.
Evaluate the technicians working on the aircraft training program.
Inspect aircraft and related equipment for the accomplishment of proper maintenance.
Challenge technicians and inspectors, that they are following established policies and procedures.
Investigate all accidents, incidents and reported customer quality escapes.
Perform a variety of other inspections and or audits, investigations and advisory duties.