Licensed Inspector III
Springfield, IL
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
We are committed to the quality of work we do at every level. You’ll achieve more with us through our training, high standards, and focus on preparation. Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep making an impact on the aviation world.
Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep exceeding customer expectations. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of aviation repair and maintenance through training and preparation.
As a Licensed Inspector III, you’ll uphold the organizations values by working within the ethical guidelines established by the company while exhibiting sound and accurate judgment. You’ll explain the reasoning for his/her decisions and include the appropriate people in the decision making process while offering assistance and support to co-workers and actively striving to resolve conflicts when they arise. You’ll advocate and promote company policies that include but are not limited to product safety issues, safe work practices, OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, and Local policies/regulations. You’ll report potentially unsafe conditions to his/her Crew Chief and/or a Senior Inspector if needed.
What you’ll do:
• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, production approval holder and military specifications, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).
• Accomplish preliminary, hidden damage, in process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.
• Complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and Local Work Instructions.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors. Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and logbooks. Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles and ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.
• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS). RTS any article that is maintained or altered by the facility, and if applicable, certify (in the appropriate records) that the article is airworthy with respect to the work performed. Approves aircraft for return to service upon completion of maintenance and/or alteration. Reports conditions adversely affecting the airworthiness of an article under repair or alteration to the Quality Leader.
• Must be up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.
• Supports and adheres to all safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies.
What skills you will use:
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license with 5 years’ experience as an A&P Mechanic.
• Corporate aviation experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must have the ability to think clearly, speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must have 20/20 vision (corrected if necessary).
• Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to interface with customers and employees.
Preferred Characteristics:
• NDT certification desired.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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