Aircraft Inspector
- Georgetown, SC, United States
$45 to $50 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $45 to $50 USD / hour
- Experience
- 5+ years of aircraft maintenance/inspection experience in an FAA Part 145 environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Aircraft InspectorJob DescriptionThe Aircraft Inspector provides quality oversight for maintenance performed on Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft and applicable corporate/business aircraft within the Repair Station's approved ratings and capabilities. This role ensures compliance with FAA expectations by supervising, performing, and approving work for return to service, while meeting specific qualification requirements.Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee the Repair Station's inspection and Quality Control activities.
- Ensure required incoming, preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, and final inspections are completed and properly documented.
- Ensure maintenance and alterations comply with current manufacturer maintenance manuals, approved engineering data, ADs, SBs, STCs, and other applicable technical data.
- Review aircraft maintenance records, work packages, discrepancies, corrective actions, and inspection documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Exercise authority to reject nonconforming work or articles and stop work when safety, airworthiness, or regulatory requirements are not met.
- Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, and 145, the RSM/QCM, and the Repair Station's Operations Specifications.
- Serve as a primary liaison with FAA representatives regarding inspection and Quality Control matters.
- Support FAA surveillance, inspections, and regulatory audits.
- Participate in revisions to the RSM/QCM, inspection procedures, and quality systems as required.
- Oversee internal audits and surveillance of Repair Station operations.
- Identify nonconformances and coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action.
- Oversee supplier/vendor quality as applicable.
- Provide inspection oversight of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bombardier CRJ-100/200 series aircraft and supported corporate aircraft.
Essential Skills
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate a plus and minimum airframe license.
- 5+ years of aircraft maintenance/inspection experience in an FAA Part 145 environment.
- 3+ years in Quality Control, inspection, or aviation quality leadership.
- Previous Chief Inspector, Lead Inspector, Quality Manager, or Experienced Inspector experience strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, and 145.
- Experience with RSM/QCM requirements and FAA audits.
- Ability to interpret AMMs, SRMs, IPCs, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, ADs, SBs, and approved technical data.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- CRJ-100/200 experience strongly preferred.
- Bombardier regional aircraft heavy-maintenance experience.
- Corporate/business aircraft experience, particularly Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream, Citation, Hawker, Falcon, or King Air.
- Heavy check/C-check experience.
- Structural inspection and repair experience.
- FAA audit experience.
- Familiarity with CAMP, Corridor, Quantum, Trax, or comparable MRO/maintenance-record systems.
- EASA experience if the repair station maintains dual certification.
Why Work Here?At our company, the culture and team are our greatest assets. Comprised of former combat veterans and dedicated industry professionals, we are committed to the highest levels of integrity, quality, and selfless service for our customers, teammates, and community. Our military tradition instills a hardworking and humble work ethic, driving us to create a customer-centric ethos. We listen to your needs and collaborate to deliver convenient, transparent, and professional solutions that exceed expectations.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a large hanger space with at least 20 Technicians, working with 8-12 employees per aircraft. Enjoy a casual work environment with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and flexibility to accommodate business needs. You will have your own basic tool set. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, SC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, SC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,SC.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Skills
- Inspection
- Quality control
- Documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance procedures
- Quality control systems
- Internal auditing
- Root cause analysis
- Leadership
- Electrical wiring diagrams
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