Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

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General Summary:

Inspect aircraft, review and analyze aircraft maintenance records, ensure compliance with repair station procedures and release aircraft. 

Essential Job Functions:

Monitor Repair Station activities to ensure continual compliance

Interact and communicate with FAA Principal Maintenance and Avionics Inspectors and other FAA Representatives (DAR’s, DER’s, etc.).

Assist in the work processes and coordinate with multiple departments to promote efficiency and completing jobs on time.

Assist in coordinating Quality Control concerns between multiple departments.

Assist technicians with technical and or regulatory concerns

Assist with other processes/procedures to help ensure all required paperwork is completed in a professional and timely manner.

Help maintain open lines of communication between technicians, lead techs, departments, and other inspectors.

Help with solutions that ensure customers have received results that “Exceed their expectations,” but also meet all regulatory items.

Research aircraft maintenance records to determine the status of “time items” service bulletins and letters, Airworthiness Directives, special inspection requirements, overhaul and maintenance schedule requirements, etc.

Assist in airworthiness decisions based on FAA regulations, sound principles, good judgment, and high standards for the aviation industry.

Monitor repair station activities to ensure compliance with our Quality Control and Repair Station Manuals, Federal Aviation Regulations, and work safety concerns

Help coordinate the scheduling of Quality Control matters with all departments involved

Discuss issues with FAA personnel, manufacturers’ representatives, and or DAR’s as necessary for technical guidance, clarification of issues, determinations of airworthiness, etc.

Prepare Major Repair and Alteration forms, FAA Field Approvals, 8130-3 forms, POH/AFM revisions, POH supplements, weight and balance revisions, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, and other required paperwork, as necessary

Review work order traveler on assigned aircraft for correct detail and timely completion

Prepare maintenance record entries for assigned aircraft (Logbook entries)

Perform inspection of various maintenance actions

Perform Critical Flight Safety (CFS) final inspections and in-progress inspections

Perform final reviews of completed work orders for accuracy and completion of all required data and signatures

Perform final release procedures for aircraft

Assist in resolving customer concerns with respect to quality control issues and or decisions.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending seminars and reviewing product trade publications

Willingness to work additional hour’s if/when necessary to ensure on time delivery of aircraft. 

Other duties as assigned

Job Specific Requirements:

Licenses:

 A currently effective FAA Airframe and Power Plant License is mandatory.

Competencies:

Superior knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations pertinent to Repair Station operations, to include 14CFR Parts 1, 21, 23, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145

Excellent familiarity with a wide variety of aircraft maintenance operations that preferably include interior and paint operations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Impeccable customer relations skills

Computer literate, using MS Word and Excel, and Internet Usage

Knowledge of computer maintenance tracking systems, CAMP’s, AVTRAK, CESSCOM , etc.

Physical:

Occasionally required to: Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, kneel, stoop, crouch or crawl

Talk or hear, reach with hands or arms, grasp or pull 

Lift objects of up to 100 lbs.  

Limited exposure to: Outdoor weather conditions

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Fumes

Loud noises

High or precarious places.

Other:

Ability to:

Read, to write, and speak English.

Analyze and interpret complex documents.

Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, customers, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

Minimum five years’ experience in maintaining piston and turbine powered aircraft  preferred

Previous experience as a lead technician or other supervisory role preferred

Previous experience as a Quality Control Inspector preferred

Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Elliott Aviation is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard trace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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