QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
Job Summary:
HQ Aero is currently recruiting for experienced QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTORS in Marana, AZ.
Responsibilities:
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for the inspection of aircraft parts/components and materials. You will review and audit technical records that support airworthiness of all aircraft, aircraft parts/components and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS). Operates in compliance with company safety practices and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience & Requirements:
- A&P License and valid drivers license required.
- 3 years experience in aircraft inspection preferred.
- Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience required.
- Skills in the use of computer systems, maintenance manuals, documentation systems and the Federal Aviation Regulations are required.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.
Job Type:
- Contract
- Must be willing to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations if needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
- Attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction.
- Ability to interpret and apply technical data relating to the job and position.
- Ability to safely drive and operate a standard shift automotive vehicle and other applicable equipment
- Ability to work with or without supervision.
- Ability to solve practical problems and have good verbal communication skills.
Essential Job Functions
- Research technical data and perform inspection of storage induction or reactivation and back shop repair/overhaul maintenance activities in accordance with applicable aircraft/component maintenance manuals.
- Enforces Quality Control standards for material receiving, shipping, storage, handling, repairs and overhaul to see that quality, allowable tolerances and other specifications and standards set by the customer.
- Performs inspection of aircraft components during their assembly, installation and adjustment phases of incorporation onto an aircraft to ensure that the workmanship and materials conform to the aircraft manufacturers specifications and maintenance manual procedures.
- Ensures that all Work-In-Progress is properly documented as to the worked performed and that corrective actions used, have the proper technical data references documented properly in the corrective action block and the work in progress steps.
- Records all inspection data on the proper form, report and/or inspection tag and bring to the attention of the Lead Inspector any irregularities in the daily standard practices used that would cause injury to personnel or the aircraft unsafe or unairworthy.
- Performs maintenance work/repair of company equipment and general shop housecleaning.
- Tests tightness of airframe connections with hand tools and utilizes flashlight and mirror to inspect fit of parts.
- Examines assembly, installation, and adjustment of ailerons and rudders to ensure that workmanship and materials conform with Civil Air Regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures.
- Determines accuracy of installation of components in power plant and hydraulic system using protractor, micrometer, calipers, and gauges to ensure that specified tolerances are met.
- Signs inspection tag to approve unit, or records reasons for rejecting unit.
- Logs inspections performed on aircraft.
- Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
- Physical Demands: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good vision and depth perception.
- Work Environment: FAR Part 145 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment.
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.
