Safety Inspector (2nd shift)

AAR Corp•Miami, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

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. They perform investigations of accidents, incidents and customer reported quality escapes, 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. 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
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
Must be willing to work irregular schedule when required
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 I aircraft hangar environment
High School Diploma or equivalent
FAA A&P certificate
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 (for Safety Inspector- Maintenance)
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency (for Safety Inspector- Maintenance)
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness (for Safety Inspector- Maintenance)
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years (for Safety Inspector- Maintenance)
Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft (for Safety Inspector- Avionics)
Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight (for Safety Inspector- Avionics)
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 (for Safety Inspector- Avionics)

Nice To Haves

Experience Maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations and record keeping preferred
ASQ, ISO or similar certificate preferred
Formal Quality Assurance I auditing training preferred
College or University 2/4 year degree 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) lAW 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.
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.
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.
Evaluating technicians and the repair facility for continuing adequacy
Evaluating the technicians working on the aircraft training program
Inspecting aircraft and related equipment for the accomplishment of proper maintenance
Challenging technicians and inspectors, that they are following established policies and procedures.
Investigate all accidents, incidents and reported customer quality escapes.