Shop Inspector

Position: Shop Inspector

Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Auburn, Washington

Department: Quality Assurance

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for receiving, in-process and final Inspection of aircraft components for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station Quality Management System including, but not limited to: Airworthy assessments of all incoming and outgoing materials; Full FAA, organizational and subcontractor compliance with all regulations, specifications, documentation and airworthiness directives and; audit and surveillance inspection and corrective action processes. This position reports to the Chief Inspector. The position is responsible for decision making that may have a significant impact on the organization’s earnings, operations and reputation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform incoming receiving inspection, teardown, in-process and final inspections of all repair work performed by various internal shops.
• Perform hidden damage inspections on all incident and accident related work orders.
• Ensure all repair work performed is accomplished in accordance with current applicable manufacturer's or air carrier's specifications, data acceptable and approved by the FAA, and current FAA regulations.
• Ensure all required shop equipment under supervision is maintained in appropriate calibration status.
• Review and authorize minor alteration work orders for validity of each step in accordance with acceptable data.
• Maintain minor alteration work order documentation and issue to work orders.
• Review engineering responses for accuracy, verification to acceptable data and recommend Technical Information Program (TIP) Sheets when required.
• Review, initiate and submit service difficulty reports for respective shops.
• Review and certify new and modified test equipment and special test procedures.
• Review and verify information for shop capability additions and limited airframe addition requests as required.
• Reject and disposition non-conforming articles located in the shop.
• Perform internal audits of other departments for according to regulation requirements. Documents and maintains revision status of technical sheets.
• Perform technical data revision checks and updates as required during off shift or absences of the technical librarian.
• Perform incoming receiving inspection of articles used in the shops as required during off shift or weekend periods.

• Inspect machine shop operations in the absence of the machine shop inspector.
• Inspect and return to service those articles that are assigned to the inspector’s respective shop and as required those airframe articles listed on the limited airframe capability list.
• Ensure all compliance of Company inspection standards, methods, and procedures.
• Secure and maintain technical data on assigned areas.
• Perform internal audit as an ongoing process, and discrepancies and corrective actions are documented and resolved.
• Assist enforcement of defective or non-airworthy parts are not installed in any component or unit released by the Repair Station.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of required documents and of all materials to specifications.
• Follow and adhere to all policies and regulations.
• Back up department functions and perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis.

REQUIRED ABILITY TO:

• Focus and deliver results.
• Achieve targeted results with minimal supervision.
• Proficiently utilize MS Office.
• Commit to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest, and socially responsible while championing an energetic and positive work culture.
• Promote and carry out the objectives of the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Build commitment to team, company, mission and customer through direct communication and positive role modeling.
• Build alliances, partnerships and collaboration with co-workers in a tactful, professional and respectful manner.
• Arrange competing priorities to meet goals and deadlines.
• Resolve workplace differences and conflict to achieve goals and objectives in a professional manner.
• Generate new ideas and encourages the team to do the same; provide creative solutions and input when faced with challenges.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening to others attentively and retaining and processing information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) months of experience performing the type of work which they will be inspecting.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant or Airframe License or be eligible for an FAA Repairman's Certificate in accordance with FAR Part 65.
• Familiarity with aviation industry, aircraft knowledge and technical documents.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) or more years in an inspection capacity performing the type of work which they will be inspecting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent work in an office environment with extended computer use and paperwork.
• Frequent work in a production and controlled environment setting.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and have freedom of movement to enable inspection of interior and exterior of small to large uniquely shaped parts.
• Must have a good vision and be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work additional hours if needed.

Starting Pay Scale: $25-$27/hr

Overall Pay Scale: $25-$40/hr