Shop Inspector

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Shop Inspector

Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Auburn, Washington

Department: Quality Assurance

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for receiving, in-process and final Inspection of aircraft components for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station Quality Management System including, but not limited to: Airworthy assessments of all incoming and outgoing materials; Full FAA, organizational and subcontractor compliance with all regulations, specifications, documentation and airworthiness directives and; audit and surveillance inspection and corrective action processes. This position reports to the Chief Inspector. The position is responsible for decision making that may have a significant impact on the organization’s earnings, operations and reputation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform incoming receiving inspection, teardown, in-process and final inspections of all repair work performed by various internal shops.
• Perform hidden damage inspections on all incident and accident related work orders.
• Ensure all repair work performed is accomplished in accordance with current applicable manufacturer's or air carrier's specifications, data acceptable and approved by the FAA, and current FAA regulations.
• Ensure all required shop equipment under supervision is maintained in appropriate calibration status.
• Review and authorize minor alteration work orders for validity of each step in accordance with acceptable data.
• Maintain minor alteration work order documentation and issue to work orders.
• Review engineering responses for accuracy, verification to acceptable data and recommend Technical Information Program (TIP) Sheets when required.
• Review, initiate and submit service difficulty reports for respective shops.
• Review and certify new and modified test equipment and special test procedures.
• Review and verify information for shop capability additions and limited airframe addition requests as required.
• Reject and disposition non-conforming articles located in the shop.
• Perform internal audits of other departments for according to regulation requirements. Documents and maintains revision status of technical sheets.
• Perform technical data revision checks and updates as required during off shift or absences of the technical librarian.
• Perform incoming receiving inspection of articles used in the shops as required during off shift or weekend periods.
• Inspect machine shop operations in the absence of the machine shop inspector.
• Inspect and return to service those articles that are assigned to the inspector’s respective shop and as required those airframe articles listed on the limited airframe capability list.
• Ensure all compliance of Company inspection standards, methods, and procedures.
• Secure and maintain technical data on assigned areas.
• Perform internal audit as an ongoing process, and discrepancies and corrective actions are documented and resolved.
• Assist enforcement of defective or non-airworthy parts are not installed in any component or unit released by the Repair Station.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of required documents and of all materials to specifications.
• Follow and adhere to all policies and regulations.
• Back up department functions and perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis.

REQUIRED ABILITY TO:

• Focus and deliver results.
• Achieve targeted results with minimal supervision.
• Proficiently utilize MS Office.
• Commit to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest, and socially responsible while championing an energetic and positive work culture.
• Promote and carry out the objectives of the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Build commitment to team, company, mission and customer through direct communication and positive role modeling.
• Build alliances, partnerships and collaboration with co-workers in a tactful, professional and respectful manner.
• Arrange competing priorities to meet goals and deadlines.
• Resolve workplace differences and conflict to achieve goals and objectives in a professional manner.
• Generate new ideas and encourages the team to do the same; provide creative solutions and input when faced with challenges.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening to others attentively and retaining and processing information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience performing the type of work which they will be inspecting.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant or Airframe License or be eligible for an FAA Repairman's Certificate in accordance with FAR Part 65.
• Familiarity with aviation industry, aircraft knowledge and technical documents.
• This position requires drug testing and criminal background check in accordance with FAA regulations.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) or more years in an inspection capacity performing the type of work which they will be inspecting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent work in an office environment with extended computer use and paperwork.
• Frequent work in a production and controlled environment setting.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and have freedom of movement to enable inspection of interior and exterior of small to large uniquely shaped parts.
• Must have a good vision and be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work additional hours if needed.

Starting Pay Scale: $25-$27/hr

Overall Pay Scale: $25-$40/hr

Company DescriptionAero Controls is an FAA, EASA, and ISO certified Part 145 Repair Station headquartered in Auburn, WA.

Founded in 1984, Aero Controls has built a reputation based on quality products and services while specializing in repairs/overhaul, component sales, aircraft dismantlement, and consignment management.

Our breadth of services and inventory has enabled us to serve some of the biggest names in the airline industry.Company DescriptionAero Controls is an FAA, EASA, and ISO certified Part 145 Repair Station headquartered in Auburn, WA. \r
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Founded in 1984, Aero Controls has built a reputation based on quality products and services while specializing in repairs/overhaul, component sales, aircraft dismantlement, and consignment management. \r
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Our breadth of services and inventory has enabled us to serve some of the biggest names in the airline industry.

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