Job Description

Aircraft Inspector

Reference #: 2762

Summary of Position: Performs inspection of aircraft, components, assemblies, tools or parts during modifications, installation, service, or overhaul to determine airworthiness, safety, or conformance to manufacturer's specifications, FAA accepted/approved data, and AS9100 Quality standards and requirements. This position will be based in Philadelphia, PA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: % of Time

1. Performs inspection of aircraft, or parts during modifications, installation, or overhaul and is accountable for the determination of airworthiness, safety, and conformance to FAA accepted/approved data, Company standards, and AS9100 requirements. 30%
2. Interprets and checks engineering drawings for applicability to work scope, both hard copy and electronic, engineering change orders, FAA regulatory procedures, processes, and specifications. 10%
3. Reviews engineering technical data for major alterations and major repairs. Documents in detail a description of the work accomplished on a FAA form 337. Determines whether a major repair or major alteration will require a field approval and submit FAA Form 337 to the FAA for a field approval. Responsible for writing Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA's) maintenance work instructions on FAA Form 337. 5%
4. Performs review of work orders for completeness, required repair station dedicated forms, and any other mandatory documents. 5%
5. Performs research of FAA, EASA, and other foreign civil aviation authorities Airworthiness Directives (AD's). Creates and documents a dedicated compliance list for customer aircraft records. 5%
6. Returns aircraft and aircraft parts to service in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43.9 or 14 CFR Part 43.11 by creating and signing an aircraft logbook entry, or completing a FAA Form 8130-3 for aircraft parts. Creates and updates customer aircraft records. 15%
7. Interfaces with FAA Safety Inspectors during FAA audits of the Repair Station. 5%
8. Supervises the work performed on site, and is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate work instructions are followed, and is responsible for the overall quality of the work performed for travel events (work away from the repair station). 5%
9. Liaise with company Technical Representatives and Customer Support Managers for all matters relating to Quality concerning customer aircraft or parts. 5%
10. Performs data collection and performs conformity inspections during the development of a STC project. Performs conformity inspections to fabricated parts by a vendor or in-house to ensure part meets engineering design requirements. 5%
11. Prepares data package and presents to FAA for any aircraft certification changes. 5%
12. Performs other duties and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned. This includes working as an aircraft maintenance technician if required. 5%

Qualifications for Position

Education: High school diploma (or equivalent). College degree or Technical writing a plus.

Experience: Minimum 5 years hands-on quality control inspector on turbine helicopters in a Part 145 Repair Station environment. 5 years hands-on turbine helicopter maintenance experience. AgustaWestland A109/A119/AW139/AW169/AW189 maintenance experience is a plus.

Competencies & Attributes: Technical knowledge in the fields of mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, avionics, sheet metal, rigging, instruments, test flights, etc. to determine safety, airworthiness, conformance, and sign off work in aircraft records to meet the requirements of the FAA Federal Aviation Regulations. Must be pro-active and team and detail oriented. Must have good working knowledge of FAR Part 145 and related areas. Must possess experience in Microsoft Office suite. Must be able to work independently. Ability to travel occasionally. Ability to work weekends and/or be on-call.

Licensure/Certification: FAA A&P license a must, and Inspection Authorization (IA) rating is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

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