Shop Inspector (Airworthy)

BARFIELD•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Barfield is seeking a Shop Inspector to support its Quality Control department. The role is responsible for ensuring the shop complies with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer specifications and recommendations. The position conducts inspections of incoming materials and articles processed by the shop, maintains inspection records and regulatory reference files, and helps ensure that parts and components are properly identified and that unserviceable items are not used as serviceable. Barfield is a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering.

Requirements

At least 3 years of aviation experience as a QC inspector or technician.
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Knowledge of inspection methods, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of an article or unit.
Ability to inspect maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations performed on articles.
Ability to use mechanical, electronic, and visual inspection aids.
Knowledge of the ISO 9000 series.
Knowledge of basic electronic theory.
Ability to understand, read, and write English.
Communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of CMMs.
Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Basic math knowledge.
Basic Microsoft and Excel skills.
Pre-employment related training records.

Nice To Haves

College education is a plus.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain current files of pertinent FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, Type Certification Data Sheets, and Airworthiness Directives.
Ensure periodic checks are performed on shop inspection tools and test equipment, remove items from service if their recertification is overdue, and maintain records of inspections and tests.
Ensure defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts are not installed in components or articles released by the shop.
Notify the Director - Quality when a malfunction and defect report must be executed; ensure the Atlanta station files the report within the prescribed time or contacts the FAA for instructions.
Perform final acceptance of incoming materials, including new parts and supplies, and assess the airworthiness of articles worked on outside the shop by contract.
Conduct preliminary, hidden-damage, in-progress, and final inspections of articles processed by the shop, and record results as outlined in the manual.
Oversee proper tagging and identification of parts and components.
Ensure rejected and unserviceable parts are handled so they cannot be used as serviceable parts.
Maintain completed work orders and inspection forms so records for a specific repaired item can be readily located for review.
Ensure life-limited products, such as adhesives, sealants, and lubricants, are not kept beyond their “Do not use after” dates.