Western Aircraft

Repairs, sells and charters business aircraft

QA/QC Aircraft Inspector

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoise, ID, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of five years of experience in general aviation maintenance is required.
Airframe and Powerplant certifications are required.
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Applicants must be able to obtain an airport-issued security badge.
The role may require lifting and carrying 50 pounds and frequent standing, sitting, walking, balancing, and stooping.

Responsibilities

Perform in-progress and final quality control inspections on articles under assembly, repair, or alteration, using physical inspection and paperwork review.
Ensure maintenance complies with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the Repair Station Manual, and original equipment manufacturer maintenance manuals before approving an article for return to service.
Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship.
Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual.
Ensure service is performed in accordance with the Repair Station Manual and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Ensure Western Aircraft policies and procedures are followed.
Make decisions to determine airworthiness.
Determine part approvals.
Determine major or minor repairs or alterations.
Ensure certificated Part 135 operator AAIP or CAMP programs are followed during maintenance.
Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable.
Communicate with leads and assigned service managers regarding assigned work orders.
Ensure maintenance quality leaves the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance in a condition at least equal to its original or properly altered condition.
Exercise return-to-service authority.
Perform technician duties when required.

Desired Qualifications

Previous quality assurance/quality control aircraft inspector experience is preferred.
Experience with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper, and Pilatus aircraft is preferred.

Job Summary

Perform in-progress and final quality control inspections on articles under assembly, repair, and/or alteration. Ensure all maintenance performed is in accordance with FAA regulations, the RSM (Repair Station Manual), and the OEM (original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance manuals for approval of any article for Return to Service (RTS). This will be accomplished by physical inspection and paperwork review.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

SIGN-ON BONUS

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship
Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual
Service is performed IAW the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed
Make decisions to determine airworthiness
Determine part approvals
Determine major/minor repair or alterations
Ensure Certificated 135 Operator’s AAIP or CAMP programs are adhered to during maintenance
Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable
Communicate with the leads and the assigned Service Managers regarding assigned work orders
Ensure all maintenance performed is of such quality that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller or appliance worked or will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
RTS Authority
Technician duties may be required at times

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in general aviation maintenance required
Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required
Previous QA/QC Aircraft Inspector experience preferred
Experience with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus preferred
Strong knowledge of FARs
Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Other Prerequisites

Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing sitting, walking balancing and stooping.

Available Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
401K & Roth 401k with employer match
Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About the Company

Western Aircraft

Repairs, sells and charters business aircraft

Western Aircraft repairs, upgrades and sells business aircraft for private owners, corporate flight departments and other operators. Its certified repair station handles airframe and engine maintenance, avionics installation and cabin refurbishment, with factory authorizations covering several aircraft makers. Customers can buy Pilatus and Piper aircraft, source replacement parts, arrange aircraft management or book flights through its charter operation. The company also runs a private aviation terminal at Boise Airport, supplying fuel, hangar space and ground services to visiting aircraft. Founded in 1957, Western Aircraft is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boise, ID
Founded: 1957

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