Sr. Quality Inspector - Murrieta, United States - AEVEX Aerospace

Description

Job Overview

As a Senior Quality Inspector at AEVEX Aerospace, you are responsible for approving articles for Return to Service (RTS) and performing FAA parts conformity. You will use your expertise to mentor, train and audit our inspectors on inspection methods, techniques, aids, equipment and best practices.

Essential Functions

• Performs FAA parts conformity through proper inspection methods and documentation procedures in 14 CFR Part 21 environment.
• Approves articles for Return to Service (RTS).
• Reads and interprets aircraft drawings, inspection manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine inspection method and procedures, allowable tolerances and geometric dimensioning.
• Verifies configuration of component parts and location of fastener holes, using check fixtures and measuring instruments.
• Performs preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process and final inspections. Ensures all records are documented.
• Inspects welding, heat treating, bonding, brazing, and machined parts for conformance to specifications.
• Reviews and approves repair drawings. Accepts or rejects parts and records inspection results.
• Maintains accurate and detailed inspection records, including measurements, findings and
• Audits all records for proper documentation.
• Collaborates with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Discusses inspections and test results with QA Manager.
• Mentors, trains and audits inspectors on inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment and tools.
• Ensures all tools and equipment are in proper working order, to include current calibration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Must have a strong understanding of applicable FAA Repair Station FARS to include the appropriate inspection methods, techniques, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine airworthiness of the article on which maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alterations are being performed
• Thorough understanding of current specifications involving inspection tolerances, limitations, and procedures established by the manufacturer or by an airworthiness directive, of the articles being inspected and approved for RTS.
• Proficient in using various types of mechanical and visual inspection aids appropriate for the articles being inspected and approved for RTS.
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and testing methodology
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, documents and manuals
• Excellent organizational skills and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a results driven approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Word or similar software to prepare reports
• Strong teamwork mentality with the ability to work independently as needed

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required
• Airframe certified under FAR Part 65
• Full A&P Certification a plus

Experience

• Minimum five years experience within quality or an inspection function
• Experience with AS9100 certified Quality Management Systems
• Experience with FAA Repair Station and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) processes
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 145 and Part 21 Quality Systems

Security Clearance

• Not Applicable

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Applicants who are offered employment from AEVEX Aerospace, LLC ("AEVEX") will be subject to a background check by a third party. Prior to the background check being conducted, the applicant will be required to complete disclosure and authorization forms authorizing AEVEX to conduct a background check. The authorization is made in electronic form and will only be shared with individuals who have a business need to review the information to make employment decisions. During the background process, applicants will verify personal information such as the below. An applicant who provides incomplete information will be disqualified from employment at AEVEX.

• Criminal Convictions (misdemeanor and felony).
• Prior Employment History
• Educational History

AEVEX reserves the right to disqualify a candidate based on the results of the background investigation.

At AEVEX Aerospace, we are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and customers. As such, we require drug screening for all positions where an offer is provided. Failure to receive a negative result on this test may result in forfeiture of any employment offer prior to the start of employment. Although several states have recently legalized the possession and use of certain drugs for recreational and/or medical purposes, AEVEX adheres to a strict zero-tolerance drug use policy, in accordance with federal laws that take precedence over state laws

Applicant Acknowledgement of Company Drug / Alcohol Testing: As a condition of employment with this company, I understand that, in accordance with the FAA Anti-Drug Testing Program, I will be required to take a pre-employment drug test. The anti-drug program requires urine testing for the following five specific drugs - marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP. If hired, I further understand that I will be part of the company's ongoing drug / alcohol misuse testing program which includes random, reasonable suspicion, post accident and return to duty testing. The Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program requires evidential breath testing (EBT) conducted by qualified technicians on approved testing equipment. If I either refuse to cooperate with the mandatory FAA Anti-Drug / Alcohol Misuse testing program as implemented by this company, or if I have a verified positive drug test reported to the company after the careful review of the Medical Review Officer, I understand that I will not be considered for employment. I acknowledge that I have been advised of the Company Drug/Alcohol Testing outlined above.

AEVEX must ask applicants whether he or she has tested positive, or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by a company to which the employee applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two (2) years. If the applicant admits that he or she had a positive test or a refusal to test, AEVEX must not use the employee to perform safety-sensitive functions for the company, until and unless the applicant documents successful completion of the return-to-duty process (49 CFR Part j) ). Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years