Aircraft Quality Control Inspector - Customs and Border Protection

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Aircraft Quality Control Inspector for Customs and Border Protection. The inspector ensures that assigned aircraft are maintained within the specifications of 14 CFR Parts 43, 91 and 125, FAA and DOD regulations, OEM instructions and CBP directives, and that they are airworthy before operation.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect the work of aircraft mechanics on maintenance, repairs and modifications of aircraft structures, engines, electrical, avionics and subsystems.
• Assist the maintenance department in solving complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints and manufacturers' manuals.
• Perform receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional tests during organizational, intermediate and depot maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems.
• Approve or reject work done by field team members and review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions.
• Analyze defects, interpret quality control rejections and failure trends, and monitor safety, training and certification requirements.
• Use checklists for daily work-site safety and foreign object damage inspections, and monitor tool control and calibration of measuring and test equipment.
• Maintain quality, safety, training and certification records, and coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative on mandatory inspection points and final acceptance.
• Document maintenance according to QA and regulatory requirements, comply with work order timekeeping, and assist in developing standard operating procedures, quality and safety plans.
• Perform weekly FOD walk-downs, clean work areas, handle hazardous materials according to law, and report accidents, injuries and unsafe practices promptly.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Valid Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license and a valid FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance (US citizenship required).
• Valid US driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret data, and to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, climb ladders and work platforms, wear cumbersome PPE, and possible night shifts and domestic travel.