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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Aircraft Inspector Fellow

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHagerstown, MD, USA$30.35 - $41.73In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently serving on active duty and eligible to participate in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Active, current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certification.
  • Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts.
  • Understanding and experience applying product audit and inspection processes and procedures.
  • Basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Thorough familiarity with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex aircraft inspections and audits.
  • Plan and prepare for comprehensive inspections.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate inspection documentation.
  • Address significant non-conformities.
  • Train and mentor junior inspectors.
  • Ensure timely completion of inspection schedules.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.
  • Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or Federal Aviation Administration Repair Station operations.
  • Inspection Authorization designation.
  • Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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