Job Title: Chief InspectorJob Description
Join a leading certified repair station specializing in aircraft maintenance across various fleets. As a Chief Inspector, you will manage and coordinate the functions of the Quality Control Department, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and repair station procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate functions of the Quality Control Department, including aircraft inspection, component inspection, NDT, and receiving inspection.
- Ensure all inspections are properly performed according to technical data and applicable regulations.
- Maintain proper inspection records, reports, and forms prior to product release for return to service.
- Liaise actively with the FAA on aircraft inspections and ensure FAR-required reports are completed.
- Keep the QC Authorization Roster and related Employment Summaries current.
- Ensure inspection personnel are proficient and authorized to approve articles for return to service.
- Perform inspections in accordance with the aircraft operators approved inspection program.
- Maintain a list of current RII inspectors for each operator and ensure proper distribution.
- Review past use of equipment when notified of out-of-tolerance conditions to assess risk of nonconforming articles.
Essential Skills- 5+ years of experience in inspection and quality control.
- Valid Drivers license.
- A&P License is highly preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Basic set of tools required.
- Training certificates for General Familiarization and/or Systems Training in transport category aircraft, such as Boeing and Airbus models, preferred.
- May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations.
Why Work Here?Our company offers comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and an employee wellness program. We provide a 401(k) plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and an employee assistance program to support work-life balance and overall well-being.
Work Environment
Work on the B777 Cargo Conversion Program with potential to work property-wide. First shift, Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 2:30 pm. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, and lifting up to 50lbs unassisted. Operate equipment such as hydraulic press brake, power shear, and hand tools. Protective equipment like goggles, safety glasses, and ear protection required. Potential hazards include exposure to high noise levels, temperature changes, and unprotected heights.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marana, Arizona.
Pay
Shift- 1st shift M-F 6am to 2:30pm
- 2nd shift M-F 2:30pm to 10:30pm
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Marana,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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