Aviation Inspector

The Role

The Inspector is responsible for performing hands-on inspection and surveillance of maintenance activities to ensure all work complies with FAA regulations, manufacturer data, and company-approved manuals. This role is embedded on the hangar floor, working directly with technicians to verify airworthiness, workmanship quality, and regulatory compliance prior to aircraft return to service.

The Inspector serves as the frontline quality assurance presence within the maintenance operation.

What You'll Do

Maintenance Inspections

• Perform Required Inspection Items (RII) in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM).
• Conduct in-progress and final inspections of maintenance work.
• Verify proper completion of scheduled inspections, repairs, alterations, and modifications.
• Ensure proper use of technical data (AMM, IPC, SRM, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, etc.).
• Confirm all discrepancies are properly corrected prior to return to service.

Airworthiness Verification

• Inspect aircraft, components, and logbook entries to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Verify correct parts, traceability, certifications (8130-3), and material control.
• Confirm all maintenance documentation is complete, accurate, and properly executed.
• Ensure MEL/CDL procedures are correctly followed when applicable.

Workmanship & Standards Oversight

• Evaluate quality of workmanship on the hangar floor.
• Ensure technicians follow approved procedures and safety standards.
• Provide immediate feedback when deviations from standards are observed.
• Promote a culture of compliance and attention to detail.

Discrepancy Reporting

• Document inspection findings and non-conformities.
• Report discrepancies directly to the Chief Inspector.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action development when required.
• Support corrective action tracking and follow-up verification.

Collaboration & Operational Support

• Work closely with technicians, Maintenance Control, and the Director of Maintenance during maintenance events.
• Coordinate inspection activities to minimize downtime while maintaining compliance.
• Support AOG inspections and aircraft recovery efforts when necessary.
• Assist with preparation for FAA audits and internal quality reviews.

Additional Duties

• Stay current on manufacturer technical publications and regulatory changes.
• Assist in revising internal manuals when requested.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Assurance program.
• Travel occasionally for off-site inspections or vendor oversight, as directed.

Qualifications

Required

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience with turbine aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 135 and 145.
• Proficient in maintenance tracking systems (Veryon or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced hangar environment.

Preferred

• Part 135 maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Learjet experience strongly preferred.