Job Summary:
The candidate will be working in a dual capacity of Quality Assurance and Quality Inspection. The Quality Inspector is responsible for the inspection and assessment of incoming and outgoing aircraft parts and related material. Performs Inspection of aircraft maintenance and alterations for quality and airworthiness, providing the approval for return to service with respect to work performed for the work that the Service Center (FAA Certificated Repair Station) is rated. The Quality Inspector may also perform aircraft maintenance (including Inspections), preventative maintenance and alterations and assist customers with technical and operational support relative to the customers aircraft.
This position ensures that all products are in compliance with Dassault Aviation Quality Standards and applicable airworthiness regulations.
Principal Duties:
- Accomplishes all work while following company and industry safety standards while maintaining the highest level of quality.
- Adheres to all FAA Regulations, the Repair Station Quality Control Manual (RSQCM), and all other approved data.
- Maintains complete knowledge of the work scope of assigned aircraft
- Determines airworthiness requirements for aircraft undergoing inspection (reference FAR 43.15)
- Verifies inspection program is applicable to assigned aircraft
- Performs conformity inspections for certification projects
- Supports import/export airworthiness approval
- Verifies technical data acceptable to and/or approved by the FAA, has been used to provide inspection and approval for return to service with respect to work performed
- Insures corrective action(s) provides for complete correction of discrepancy
- Provide(s) record(s) of major repairs and alterations (reference FAA 337)
- Provides maintenance record entries with respect to work performed
- Contributes to a positive work environment while maintaining the utmost level of professionalism at all times.
- Able and willing to mentor others.
- Works assigned shift and unscheduled overtime as-needed or requested.
- Ability to travel and perform AOG maintenance.
- Regularly communicates directly with customers and vendors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times and adheres to company dress standards.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and company.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent with additional courses in aircraft maintenance in recognized service or technical school programs.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required
- 5+ years experience in aircraft maintenance of business jets/corporate aircraft and alteration of turbine aircraft preferred
- Experience with the methods, practices, techniques, aids, equipment and tools used to perform aircraft maintenance and alterations. Required
- Thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations and proficient in the use of the various inspection methods, practices, techniques, aids, equipment and tools appropriate for the work being performed and approved for return to service. Required
- Specific working knowledge of FAR 43, FAR 145, FAR 91.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
- Previous FAR Part 135 Experience (Including RTS) preferred.
- Previous FAR 91.411 & 91.413 Experience preferred.
- Previous Avionics Installation / Check-Out Experience preferred.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Technicians license or equivalent experience
Experience with Industry Quality Monitoring/Improvements Systems (ISO)
College degree or equivalent related experience
Technical proficiency with type of products supported by Dassault Falcon Jet
Working Conditions:
Office, hangar and warehouse environment
Some travel required
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Possible hangar and ramp environments with variable temperature range