Spirit AeroSystems · 5 months ago
Repair Station Quality Assurance Inspector
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$27/hr - $45/hr
7+ years expSpirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. The Repair Station Quality Assurance Inspector will perform inspections of component repair and overhaul in a FAA certified Repair Station, ensuring compliance with quality standards and airworthiness regulations.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible to the Chief Inspector in determining the airworthiness of work assigned to him/her. Additional duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Follows the MRO's quality policies and procedures as well as duties and responsibilities found within the FAA Part 145 Repair Station / Quality Control Manual, associated quality manuals and standard operating procedures
Carry out aircraft component inspections that are required to maintain the component in a safe and airworthy condition in conformance to standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and manufacturer's maintenance manuals to include component and structural repair manuals, OEM engineering documents and airline customer requirements
Perform the function of receiving/shipping inspector for those parts or materials routed for use during maintenance, preventive maintenance/ alterations and repair station PCA stock and aftermarket spares
Record all inspection data within the work order system, reports, and inspection tags
Ensure that all necessary inspections/overhauls, checks, and repairs are carried out in accordance with procedures in the applicable manuals and FAA CFR’s
Ensure that FAA approved data is used for all repairs and rework on components
Ensure that part tags are properly completed, and stamping the tag with the correct disposition (i.e. serviceable or unserviceable)
Prepare and sign FAA Form 8130-3 and for the return to service of a completed unit
Communicate to the Chief Inspector or inspection Lead of any irregularities in the standard practices used, faulty equipment and poor housekeeping practices that could cause injury to personnel or make the aircraft component un-airworthy
Ensure that a high standard of workmanship is maintained
Determine the airworthiness and final acceptance of articles on which work has been performed, outside the repair station, by cert or non-certificated persons, before use on a component
Assists and advises others as to the proper execution of maintenance and inspection processes
Periodically checks and removes from inventory or shop use, consumable materials found to be beyond shelf-life limits
Ensures that the policies and procedures set forth within the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and airline customer requirements are being followed
Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments
Must comply with Anti-Drug and Alcohol program requirements (FAA required random testing for safety sensitive work)
Employee must successfully pass initial screening to begin work in the Repair Station and pre-authorize background checks upon Company requests
Qualification
Required
7 Yrs Experience quality inspection experience
All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview
IMPORTANT WorkKeys note: Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification to be verified before their scheduled date for the WorkKeys assessment
DOT safety sensitive position and requires participation in a DOT drug screen and random screenings
Preferred
Airframe license and/or previously held a repairman certificate
Inspection experience in a repair station environment
Benefits
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
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