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Texas Department of Transportation · 3 weeks ago

Lead Aircraft Inspector - Aviation Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Lead Aircraft Inspector to perform advanced inspections on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA standards. In this role, you will lead inspection oversight, certify airworthiness, and serve as a key resource for complex technical questions while mentoring less experienced mechanics and inspectors.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Serves as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage

Performs aircraft annual inspections in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and standards

Inspects work performed by department aircraft mechanics or work performed under contract services to certify that repairs/maintenance meets standards; and approves or denies issuance of certificates of airworthiness

Examines aircraft maintenance logs and other records to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed

Prepares and maintains detailed inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned to include performing maintenance and repairs to aircraft

Oversee tracking of aircraft compliance to ensure all aircraft and/or aircraft components comply per manufacturer and FAA regulations

Act as a TxDOT safety point of contact for maintenance team and facilities

Monitor operations/maintenance tasks to ensure that they meet production quality control standards

Establish operational processes/procedures to ensure employee safety and accurate maintenance practices

Provides technical guidance to less tenured aircraft mechanics/inspectors

Other duties as required

Qualification

Airframe Mechanic CertificationCertified Powerplant MechanicFAA Inspector Auth CertificationAircraft inspectionsElectrical troubleshootingHydraulic pump repairPreventive maintenanceMechanical repair techniquesMaintaining relationshipsEffective communicationTeam leadershipProblem-solving

Required

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

3 years fixed/rotary wing aircraft maintenance, repair, or inspection experience

Valid driver's license

Airframe Mechanic Certification

Certified Powerplant Mechanic

FAA Inspector Auth Certification

Federal Aviation Administration circulars, orders and regulations

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques

Repair and maintenance of hydraulic pumps

Preventive maintenance methods and procedures

Schematic electrical wiring

Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance

Mechanical repair techniques

Mechanical systems

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Hazardous materials management methods and procedures

Maintaining effective working relationships with others

Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines

Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress

Communicating technical information effectively

Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications

Read and work with color coded electrical wiring

Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions with noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions (fumes, dusts, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation)

Subject to hazards such as moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals and works in narrow aisles and passageways

Climbing (ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc) and Balancing (multiple surfaces, uneven walkways, etc)

Standing (long periods), Stooping/Kneeling (bending at the waist and/or resting/working on knees), Crouching (bending knees and spine) and Crawling (hands and feet/knees)

Reaching (extending in multiple directions), Pushing (to move objects/tools), Pulling (sustained force to move objects) and Lifting (above head and laterally)

Fingering (pinching, typing, working with fingers), Grasping (gripping tools with full hand) and Feeling (sensing size/ weight/temperature/ texture with hands)

Talking (expressing ideas with spoken words) and Hearing (perceive sound at normal speaking levels, receive oral communication)

Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading, visual inspection of small defects/parts, using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication of parts

Operate machines (drill presses, power saws, etc.), motor vehicles and heavy equipment