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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Aircraft Inspector 4 - Deployable

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeClovis, NM, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Active, current Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certification is required.
  • Inspection Authorization designation is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts is required.
  • Thorough understanding and practical experience applying product audit and inspection processes and procedures are required.
  • Basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, are required.
  • Thorough familiarity with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance is required.
  • Ability to deploy for an extended period to various overseas operating locations is required.
  • Ability to meet current Department of Defense and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations is required.
  • Successful completion of a pre-deployment medical assessment is required.
  • Ability to obtain a current, valid passport and a visa for international travel is required.
  • A U.S. Government security clearance is required for employment; applicants without one may apply and, if selected, will be processed for one before employment begins. Employment requires obtaining the clearance.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for the active U.S. security clearance needed for employment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee complex aircraft inspections.
  • Develop and implement inspection protocols.
  • Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of inspection findings.
  • Address and resolve significant compliance issues.
  • Lead training and mentorship programs for junior inspectors.
  • Conduct periodic audits of maintenance processes.
  • Inspect aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance with manufacturer specifications and government regulations.
  • Identify breaches of airworthiness standards.
  • Conduct all in-process and final inspections and approve return to service of completed work.

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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