Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

About the role

Amentum is hiring an Aircraft Quality Control Inspector to ensure that assigned aircraft are maintained within the specifications of 14 CFR Parts 43, 91 and 125 and other FAA, DOD, OEM and CBP requirements, and are airworthy before operation. The inspector works with the maintenance department on military tactical aircraft systems and their components.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect the work of aircraft mechanics on maintenance, repairs and modifications of aircraft structures, engines, electrical, avionics and subsystems.
• Perform receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional tests during organizational, intermediate and depot maintenance, modification and repair.
• Approve or reject work done by field teams and review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions.
• Analyze defects, interpret quality control rejections and failure trends, and document maintenance according to QA and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor safety, training and certification programs, including FOD, tool control, weight and balance, and hazardous materials handling.
• Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative on mandatory inspection points and final acceptance of contract items.
• Assist in developing ground and flight SOPs, quality and safety plans, and help brief and debrief functional check flights.
• Use checklists for daily site safety and FOD inspections, and perform weekly FOD walk-downs.

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).
• Ability to obtain a CBP background investigation suitability clearance (US citizenship required).
• Valid US driver's license and ability to obtain a government flight-line 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 platforms, wear PPE, and possible night shifts and domestic travel.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills to access government technical references.
• Tool control and calibration record keeping.

Pay is listed as an hourly rate of $48.48.