Hiring now for A&P licensed Inspectors to support inspections on 737s and 737 Max aircraft.
Job Description
The Inspector verifies that work performed on aviation articles complies with manufacturer data and customer specifications. They perform a variety of inspections, including incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections. The role involves reviewing maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to ensure all necessary repairs, inspections, operational checks, and documentation have been completed according to current approved technical data. Inspectors are authorized to approve work performed for return to service and will execute tasks as assigned under 14 CFR Part 65, always adhering to company safety requirements. The position involves inspections on 737s and 737 Max aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Verify compliance of work performed on aviation articles with manufacturer and customer data.
- Conduct incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections.
- Review maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks for completeness and accuracy.
- Authorize approval of work performed for return to service.
- Perform tasks as assigned under 14 CFR Part 65.
- Ensure adherence to company safety requirements during all tasks.
- Conduct inspections specifically on 737s and 737 Max aircraft.
Essential Skills
- Aircraft inspection
- Quality control
- NDT inspection
- A&P certification
- Quality inspection
- Quality assurance
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 2 years of aviation inspection experience
- Consideration for candidates with 1 year of inspection experience
- Military experience with A&P and quality or inspection experience
- GEN Fams certification
- NDT certification
Why Work Here?
Enjoy generous PTO accumulation and 11 paid holidays. Benefit from retention bonuses at 1 year ($3,000), 3 years ($7,000), and 5 years ($10,000). Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are available, along with a 401K plan and an education assistance program.
Work Environment
The work environment is in a modern hangar, built within the last 10 years, located at Rockford International Airport. It includes two 10-story hangar bays encompassing 238,000 square feet, primarily servicing commercial aircraft. The facility is very clean, though it can get cold from September to May due to the hangar doors opening and closing. Current open positions are on the day shift, operating on a Donut Schedule with two options: Wednesday-Saturday (6:00 AM-4:30 PM) and Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday (6:00 AM-4:30 PM).
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Rockford, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $66000.00 - $72000.00/yr.
• Generous PTO accumulation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Retention bonuses (1 year- $3,000, 3 years- $7,000, 5 years - $10,000)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Education Assistance Program
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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