Inspector Lead (5th Shift)

Textron • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

In this role, you can expect to lead and mentor a skilled team while setting the standard for inspection excellence in a fast‑paced aviation environment. You’ll ensure all inspection methods and procedures meet FAA regulations and manufacturer requirements, playing a critical role in aircraft safety, quality, and compliance. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
· Aircraft & Component Inspections\: Conduct in‑process, incoming, hidden damage, and final inspections to ensure all maintenance, repairs, and alterations meet airworthiness standards
· Airworthiness Certification & Return to Service\: Certify aircraft and components for return to service by inspecting hardware, verifying documentation, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and Textron Aviation quality standards
· Technical Documentation Interpretation\: Interpret and apply maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals, and approved technical publications to support accurate inspections and compliance
· Regulatory Compliance & Records Oversight\: Verify inspection records, reports, and FAA documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and adherence to regulatory and quality requirements
· FAA & Customer Requirements Support\: Apply RII, Part 135 customer requirements, MELs, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and conformity standards to all inspection and buy‑off activities Inspection Leadership & Audit Support\: Guide and coordinate inspection activities, support FAA or ODA audits, assist with conformity and certification processes, and collaborate with Quality leadership on document control and compliance

Requirements

• Education: o High school diploma or equivalent o A&P License o Knowledge of blueprints, specifications, arithmetic, and broad knowledge of aircraft instruments and equipment
• Experience: o Minimum 5 years of aircraft instrument and equipment inspection, repair and functional test experience or directly related instrument and equipment work
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Non-Destructive Testing procedures and applicability
• SAP Experience is helpful
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and direct inspection related activities of aircraft maintenance
• Previous experience within the corporate jet sector

Responsibilities

• Aircraft & Component Inspections: Conduct in‑process, incoming, hidden damage, and final inspections to ensure all maintenance, repairs, and alterations meet airworthiness standards
• Airworthiness Certification & Return to Service: Certify aircraft and components for return to service by inspecting hardware, verifying documentation, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and Textron Aviation quality standards
• Technical Documentation Interpretation: Interpret and apply maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals, and approved technical publications to support accurate inspections and compliance
• Regulatory Compliance & Records Oversight: Verify inspection records, reports, and FAA documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and adherence to regulatory and quality requirements
• FAA & Customer Requirements Support: Apply RII, Part 135 customer requirements, MELs, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and conformity standards to all inspection and buy‑off activities Inspection Leadership & Audit Support: Guide and coordinate inspection activities, support FAA or ODA audits, assist with conformity and certification processes, and collaborate with Quality leadership on document control and compliance

Benefits

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
• Free financial consultations and guidance

What This Job Offers

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