Technical Inspector - Quality Control & Engineering

Role overview

Inspection and records

• Review technical records supporting airworthiness against applicable technical publications, including DA Pamphlet 738-751 and TM 1-1500-328-23.
• Inspect aircraft and components during removal, disassembly, assembly, installation, and adjustment; verify workmanship and materials against manufacturer specifications and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure work in progress and corrective actions are properly documented under TAMMS-(A) requirements and approved SOPs.
• Update aircraft historical records to prevent components exceeding service, overhaul, or retirement schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of OEM bulletins, maintenance messages, and safety messages.

Quality control and safety

• Submit Product Quality Deficiency Reports when required and assist quality control during aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Oversee quality control of aircraft modifications; test airframe connection tightness and inspect component fit.
• Use protractors, micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other tools to verify installation tolerances.
• Perform Quality Control Supervisor duties in their absence and conduct scheduled facility safety and policy audits.
• Report unsafe or non-airworthy conditions and advise the QC Supervisor on maintenance evaluations.

Analysis and reporting

• Review records for discrepancy trends and problem areas; analyze failures and recommend procedural changes or usage limitations.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, and status reports for customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance, A&P License, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 8 years of aviation-field experience as an A&P mechanic.
• An AS/AA degree in aviation-related studies is preferred.

Preferred experience

• Both AVUM and AVIM-level Technical Inspector experience is preferred.
• Fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing quality control experience relevant to the position is preferred.
• Quality control experience on aircraft modifications is preferred.
• Extensive TAMMS-(A) experience is preferred.

Work standards