Shop Inspector

Department: Quality Control

General :

To make sure the shop complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Maintain and keep current a file of pertinent FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, Type Certification Data Sheets, and Air-worthiness Directives.

Assure that periodic checks are made of all inspection tools and test equipment used by the shop and to remove from service any item found to be beyond its recertification due date. Assure current records of those inspections and tests are maintained.

Determine that no defective, unserviceable, or un-air-worthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by the shop.

Notify Director - Quality of any circumstance requiring the execution of a malfunction and defect report. Such report will be filed by the Atlanta station within the prescribed time after the malfunction or defect has been discovered, or FAA will be contacted for instructions.

Accomplish final acceptance of all incoming material including new parts, supplies and the airworthiness of articles on which work has been performed outside the shop by contract.

Conduct preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspection of all articles processed by the shop and record results as outlined in the manual.

Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as outlined in this manual.

See that rejected and unserviceable parts are handled in such a way as to prevent their use as serviceable parts.

Maintain files of completed work order and inspection forms in such a manner that the file pertaining to a specific item repaired can be readily located for review.

See that all Life-Limited products, such as adhesive, sealants and lubricants are not kept beyond their “Do not use after” date.

Requirements and skills

At least 3 years of Aviation experience as a QC inspector or Technician

Knowledgeable with FARs

Knowledgeable with inspection methods, equipment and tools to determine airworthiness of article or unit

Able to perform inspections on maintenance, preventive maintenance or alterations done to articles

Able to use mechanical, electronic and visual inspection aids

Knowledge of ISO9000 series

Knowledge of basic electronic theory

Essential Functions

Understand, read and write English.

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of CMMs

Read and interpret schematics

Basic math knowledge

Basic Microsoft and Excel

Education :

Pre-employment related training records

College education a plus

Certified (FAA Airframe and Powerplant licensed) preferred

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.barfieldinc.com

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