Textron Aviation · 2 hours ago
Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (2nd shit) - Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTextron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. They are seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and maintain proper inspection standards at the Service Center.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Ensures proper procedures are performed on all completed work and physically inspects aircraft, components, reviews related documentation to ensure workmanship meets acceptable Textron Aviation Quality standards, and applicable Federal regulations for final return to service and airworthiness determination
Performs the following as delegated by the Supervisor or Lead Inspector:
Maintains a current file of FAA specifications, certificate data sheets and airworthiness directives
Makes periodic checks on all tooling, including calibration of precision test equipment as outlined in the Overhaul Manuals and the FAA Repair Station Manuals. Ensures no defective or unairworthy parts are installed on any product released by the Service Center
Inspects and accepts all incoming material, i.e. new parts, supplies, and repaired parts from contract service per the quality and repair station manuals
Ensures proper tagging and identification of all parts during the maintenance process
Evaluates inspection records, reports, forms, and procedures for compliance to Quality standards
Uses Textron and Vendor Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Manual, Structural Repair Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, EEDS/DDS, and other approved technical publications
Develops familiarity with Required Inspection Item (RII) requirements, part 135 requirements and understands the requirements and use of the Master Equipment List (MEL)
Performs periodic aircraft walkaround surveys for tracking of proper usage of all forms as well as the surrounding area to be free of any known hazards
Understand and organize the required aircraft inspections and maintaining of files with completed work orders and inspection forms in an efficient system for easy review by supervisor or Lead Inspector
Qualification
Required
High School education or equivalent is required
Requires use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles and mechanical systems
A&P License required
Requires minimum of 3 years diversified A&P mechanic experience on jet and turboprop, 100 hour and annual service experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable
Benefits
Pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
Company
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation make finding an aircraft simple.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.33MKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2023-06-16Grant· $3.33M
Leadership Team
Ron Draper
President and CEO
Chad Archer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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