A&P Aircraft Quality Control Inspector - CVG

Job Title: Aircraft QC Inspector - CVG

Location: Erlanger, KY

ABOUT FEAM:

FEAM is the MRO leader in aircraft line maintenance engineering in the U.S. FEAM leads the line maintenance industry with advanced aircraft repair capabilities, a wide line station network, and vast approvals for all current and next-generation aircraft including B787 and A350 aircraft. FEAM places special emphasis on technical training, uncompromising quality controls, and continuous improvement principles. With these effective measures in place, FEAM delivers the best in innovative technical services for all commercial aircraft operators.

FEAM Aero is currently seeking an experienced Aircraft QC Inspector to join our Erlanger, KY team. We pride ourselves on consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations and creating lifelong relationships with our clientele.

The Quality Control Inspector reports to the Director of Quality and is responsible for the efficient and economic determination of the airworthiness of the aircraft maintenance work and will be assigned to them. He / She will contribute to company safety by maintaining high standards of aeronautical workmanship and inspection standards. The Quality Control Inspector will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to administer all aspects of the quality control program including initiating and coordinating corrective actions, performing preventative action and continuous improvement activities, and coordinating document control activities to meet both company and regulatory requirements.

Job Duties:

• Perform inspection functions for aircraft, including power plant, materials parts, and sub-assemblies. These functions do not necessarily include the inspection of these materials parts and sub-assemblies normally required to be performed by a technician to accomplish his work.
• Review the aircraft and engine logbooks at all checks and list all pilot reports and deferred maintenance items on the appropriate work cards.
• Perform required inspection functions during all checks such as airframe and engine inspections called out on routine work cards. Perform buy-back inspections on major items or non-routine work items.
• Inspectors are required to be thoroughly familiar with all inspection methods, techniques, and equipment used in their area of responsibility to determine the quality of airworthiness of an article undergoing maintenance, repair, or alteration. All inspection personnel must also maintain proficiency as required by the Repair Station Training Program Manual, in the use of the various types of inspection aids to be used for inspection of the particular items undergoing inspection.
• Available to all inspection personnel are current specifications involving inspection tolerances, limits, and procedures, as set forth by the manufacturer of the product undergoing inspection and other forms of inspection information, such as FAA Airworthiness Directives, Manufacturer’s Bulletins, Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, FAA Regulations, etc., that are maintained in the Technical Library.
• Responsible for Identifying, controlling, segregating, and maintaining all stock and tools to a serviceable or unserviceable category as designated by the Director of Quality.
• Monitor all aircraft inspection records and forms, which are utilized in aircraft checks to ensure proper completion of all entries.
• Inspectors, when assigned to a “Preliminary Inspection” function, will find, and record those discrepancies requiring corrective action. 
• The inspector is responsible for identifying Required Inspection Items (RII), as defined by the customer’s General Maintenance Manual (GMM) or Operation Procedures Manual.
• Inspectors when assigned to a “work acceptance” function check the work performed by a technician to the extent specified for conformity to acceptable technical and workmanship standards and signify their approval by stamping or signing the appropriate box of the inspection form along with the date the work is inspected.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Inspector and/or Director of Quality.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience of 14 CFR Part 145 & 121 operations and environment.
• FAA A&P certificate required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Must be willing to work irregular schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Must be a US citizen or hold a green card (form I551) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• General Familiarization on B757, B767, B747, and Airbus 330.
• Experience with Quality Control, inspection techniques, document control, corrective and preventative actions, continuous improvement, risk management, and supplier reviews preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with MS Office products (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work under adverse conditions in a production/aircraft maintenance environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

FEAM Aero, in addition to a good working environment and competitive pay, it is FEAM’s policy to provide a combination of supplemental benefits to all eligible full-time employees. FEAM offers Medical, Dental and a Vision Plan. Vacation and sick time, short and long-term disability, accidental insurance, supplemental life, FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Critical illness Insurance.

Additionally, FEAM places special emphasis on technical training. FEAM is a leader in EASA Level Technical Aviation Training Globally. FEAM is one of very few U.S. MRO organizations that provides EASA 147 maintenance training. In addition to the competitive benefits FEAM offers -4 day and -3-day work weeks for some positions.

FEAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.