About This Role
This Quality Inspector role is responsible for inspecting aircraft and components, as well as maintenance work performed in a Part 145 repair station or MRO environment. The core purpose is to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures. This position requires hands-on inspection experience and working knowledge of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods used in aviation MRO.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final inspections of maintenance, repair, and overhaul work (airframe, structures, engine/component, or avionics, based on area)
- Verify maintenance actions comply with FAA regulations (14 CFR), repair station manuals, work instructions, and customer/engineering requirements
- Review and approve maintenance documentation (task cards, travelers, work orders, inspection reports) for accuracy and completeness
- Conduct and verify conformity inspections, receiving inspections, and parts/material certification reviews (traceability, certs, shelf life, calibration status, etc.)
- Support NDT activities by verifying NDT processes meet procedure requirements, reviewing NDT indications/findings and ensuring proper documentation, and coordinating with NDT Level II/III personnel as needed
- Document nonconformances and initiate corrective actions (NCRs/DRs), including follow-up and closure
- Assist with audits (internal, customer, FAA) and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with tool/equipment calibration and inspection tooling control procedures
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture; report hazards and procedural gaps
- Lead or participate in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations related to quality escapes, audit findings, customer complaints, and nonconformances
- Develop, document, and verify corrective actions to ensure effective and sustainable resolution
Requirements
- Aviation MRO/repair station quality inspection experience (aircraft or component)
- Working knowledge of Part 145 / FAA compliance and maintenance documentation practices
- Experience working with or around NDT inspection in an aviation environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, specs, and inspection criteria
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel if needed
- Current or previous NDT Level II certification in one or more methods (e.g., ET, UT, PT, MT, RT) per NAS 410 / SNT-TC-1A
Nice to have:
- Experience with MRO systems (e.g., SAP/AMOS/Quantum/CAMP)
- A&P License
- Experience with Airbus/Boeing/Embraer/Bombardier platforms (as applicable)
