Quality Inspector – A&P Licensed (Rotary or OEM) – 5 Years Experience
Employment Type: Contract-to-Direct Hire
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Quality Inspector with an FAA A&P license and at least five years of experience in rotary-wing maintenance or OEM quality control. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with aviation quality standards and airworthiness requirements throughout the maintenance and manufacturing processes. This contract role has strong potential for conversion to a direct hire based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough inspections of rotary-wing aircraft components and assemblies—including airframes, rotor systems, avionics, and structural parts—to verify compliance with technical standards, FAA regulations, and OEM specifications.
- Review and verify maintenance records, logbooks, compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and repair documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Identify, document, and report non-conformances or discrepancies; collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and QA teams to initiate corrective actions and support continuous quality improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in rotary-wing aircraft quality inspection or OEM quality assurance roles.
- Deep familiarity with aviation regulatory environments (FAA, OEM standards, engineering documentation).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to maintain strict quality control procedures.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Capability to work under a contract arrangement with an eye toward direct hire transition.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a Part 145 repair station or equivalent FAA-controlled environment.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
- Formal training in inspection techniques, non-destructive testing, or lean quality methodologies.
- Prior exposure to composite materials, assembly alignment, or technical documentation systems.
Working Conditions
- Hands-on inspection work in hangar or maintenance shop environments.
- Some lifting and maneuvering of aircraft parts may be required.
- Adherence to safety protocols, use of PPE, and maintenance of clean and compliant workspaces.
- Potential exposure to varying shifts and flexible scheduling as required by operational needs.
How This Role Supports Aviation Operations
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding airworthiness and operational readiness by delivering rigorous inspections and quality assurance for rotorcraft components. Your contributions are essential to maintaining safety, compliance, and maintenance excellence, while also positioning you for a potential transition to a permanent position based on your performance.
Job Type: Temp-to-hire
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
