Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (1st Shift)

Job Description

Role Overview As an A&P Inspector you will uphold aviation safety standards by ensuring all inspections meet FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines, playing a key part in maintaining the integrity and reliability of Service Center operations. Requisition reference: 345202. Job family: Quality. Key Responsibilities Final airworthiness inspections: inspect aircraft and components for compliance with Textron Aviation quality standards and FAA regulations for return to service. Quality and compliance oversight: review inspection records, reports and documentation for accuracy and adherence to RII, Part 135 and internal quality standards. Tooling and equipment verification: perform periodic checks and calibrations on precision tools and test equipment to meet FAA and OEM specifications. Material and parts control: inspect and accept incoming parts and supplies, ensure proper tagging and traceability, and prevent installation of unairworthy components. Technical documentation: use OEM manuals, wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals and MELs to guide inspections and maintenance procedures. Aircraft walkarounds and safety checks: conduct regular walkarounds to verify form usage, identify hazards and maintain a safe, compliant work environment. Licences & Qualifications Required: an A&P licence. Required: a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze-level WorkKeys certification. Ability to use arithmetic, blueprints and specifications. Knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles and mechanical systems. Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable. Experience Required: at least 3 years of diversified A&P mechanic experience on jet and turboprop aircraft, with 100-hour and annual service experience. What We Offer 401(k) company match plus an additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation. Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate and certificate programmes, paid at the start of the semester. Flight training bonus programme for earning pilot certifications. Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning. Free financial consultations and guidance. At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards package and is determined within a range, depending on experience, qualifications and location.

Requirements

• Final airworthiness inspections: inspect aircraft and components for compliance with Textron Aviation quality standards and FAA regulations for return to service.
• Quality and compliance oversight: review inspection records, reports and documentation for accuracy and adherence to RII, Part 135 and internal quality standards.
• Tooling and equipment verification: perform periodic checks and calibrations on precision tools and test equipment to meet FAA and OEM specifications.
• Material and parts control: inspect and accept incoming parts and supplies, ensure proper tagging and traceability, and prevent installation of unairworthy components.
• Technical documentation: use OEM manuals, wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals and MELs to guide inspections and maintenance procedures.
• Aircraft walkarounds and safety checks: conduct regular walkarounds to verify form usage, identify hazards and maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
• Required: an A&P licence.
• Required: a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze-level WorkKeys certification.
• Ability to use arithmetic, blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles and mechanical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.
• Required: at least 3 years of diversified A&P mechanic experience on jet and turboprop aircraft, with 100-hour and annual service experience.
• 401(k) company match plus an additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate and certificate programmes, paid at the start of the semester.
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning.
• Free financial consultations and guidance.

Benefits

• Flight training bonus programme for earning pilot certifications.