Quality Control Floor Inspector

Perform in-progress and final inspections on articles under assembly, repair, and/or alteration. Ensure all maintenance performed is in accordance with FAA regulations, the RSM (Repair Station Manual), and the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance manuals for approval of any article for Return to Service (RTS).  This will be accomplished by physical inspection and paperwork review.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship
• Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual
• Service is performed IAW the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
• Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed
• Make decisions to determine airworthiness
• Determine part approvals
• Determine major/minor repairs or alterations
• Ensure Certificated 135 Operator’s AAIP or CAMP programs are adhered to during maintenance
• Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable
• Communicate with the leads and the assigned Service Managers regarding assigned work orders
• Ensure all maintenance performed is of such quality that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance worked or will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
• RTS Authority
• Technician duties may be required at times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years experience working for a repair station
• Minimum five (5) years experience with jet aircraft
• Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required
• Avionics experience is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of FARs
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain an Airport issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise levels, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing sitting, walking balancing, and stooping.