HQ Aero is currently recruiting for QUALITY INSPECTOR in TUCSON AZ.

Responsibilities:
As a Quality Inspector, you will be required to:

• Locate, identify, document, and report defects and discrepancies in aircraft structures, components, and systems.
• Inspect to approve or reject final work to verify that all maintenance and repair activities conform to specified requirements.
• Perform inspections of incoming parts and materials to ensure airworthiness. Perform RII inspections as authorized.
• Perform aircraft airworthiness releases as authorized. Prepare and sign customer orders/maintenance releases for the Repair Station.
• Perform walk around inspection of aircraft for release from maintenance.
• Perform return to service process and ensure assigned aircraft meets all airworthiness requirements prior to return to service.
• Provide data to customers as requested.
• Document all repairs in accordance with FAA, customer, and company requirements.
• Adhere to general work rules and company policies and procedures applicable to work area and job functions.

• Minimum of 3 years experience performing aircraft inspections under Far 145, 121, 135 or Military experience on commercial / military aircraft.
• CRJ airframe experience required.
• MRO / Heavy Maintenance experience required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Have a working knowledge of aircraft part fabrication process, special tooling and machinery used in detail inspection.
• Ability to calculate tolerances using specialty / calibrated measuring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments and special tooling.
• Must be able to pass hearing and vision tests.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Standard Aviation Tool Kit required.
• Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 65.

• Full-time, Contract to Direct after 6 months. Must be willing to convert to a permanent position.
• Shift Hours/Schedule: 12-hour shift 1st shift: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm, 2nd shift: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am; 3 days on with 4 days off 4 days on with 3 days off. (weekends included)
• Must be wiling to work either shift.
• Overtime is available.
• Travel Pay $200 (if applicable)

• Thorough knowledge of Repair Station systems, processes, procedures, and FAA Federal Aviation Regulations as applicable.
• Thorough knowledge of business/commercial aircraft inspection programs including but not limited to final closeout procedures, engine installations and hidden damage inspection.
• Thorough knowledge of business/commercial aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration practices as related to inspection buy-off.
• Skill to measure using a variety of precision measuring devices.
• Skill to use basic hand tools necessary to perform job.
• Skill to interpret and operate inspection/test equipment applicable to the job.
• Ability to train employees in the performance of duties in area(s) of qualification.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance. Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Physical Demands: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Position requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing.
• Work Environment : Ability to work in confined spaces. FAR Part 135 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment.

DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.