Dedicated Inspector - Flexjet Technical Services

Job Description

About the Company Flexjet is a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Recognised as a global leader in aircraft and component remanufacturing, Flexjet uses reimagined engineering and production capabilities to transform used business aircraft into new modern airframes. Role Overview Flexjet is seeking a Dedicated Inspector for its Technical Services (EMS) operation. This position is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Key Responsibilities Perform in-process and final inspections in accordance with the Repair Station, the QMS and approved or accepted data as required, ensuring all inspections and work are completed and documented before release from the manufacturing or repair process Perform part and component final certification under the Part 145 and Part 21 system Ensure all manufacturing personnel comply with current Federal Aviation Regulations, the QMS and approved policies and procedures Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism and a positive customer service attitude without compromising quality Ensure manufacturing personnel use approved or accepted data issued by MIDO, the manufacturer or the FAA Conduct internal and external facility audits as required Ensure adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available and maintained in a serviceable condition Assist the Chief Inspector with oversight of facility technician training requirements Assist the Chief Inspector with maintaining the facility personnel roster and authorisations Assist the Chief Inspector with oversight of the facility tool control and tool calibration programme Ensure incoming parts, supplies and articles receive a receiving inspection to confirm the proper certification and required documentation are present Ensure no defective, non-conforming or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or assembly released to service Ensure compliance with procedures for preliminary inspections, hidden damage inspections, inspection continuity and final inspection for items processed by the facility Perform work as assigned by the Chief Inspector and the Part 21 Accountable Manager Licences & Qualifications Must be eligible for ARD certification Licence: A&P licence preferred Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience working in an aviation manufacturing environment Previous QA inspection experience preferred Advanced knowledge of aviation manufacturing and repair processes Requirements Understanding of FAA Repair Station, MIDO and manufacturing record requirements Knowledge of manufacturing and repair processes, plus additional special processes as required under FAR Part 145 and Part 21 Ability to work across organisational boundaries Ability to use the AMM, IPC, engineering data, wiring diagrams and blueprints in order to perform inspections Ability to use inspection and measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers and voltmeters Exceptional attention to detail Excellent organisational skills and written and verbal communication skills Ability to use the Microsoft suite of programs Additional Information Work environment: The role involves frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions, and loud noise levels in the workplace and at job sites. Physical demands: The employee is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequent lifting and moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds is required. Close, distance, colour and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Requirements

• Perform in-process and final inspections in accordance with the Repair Station, the QMS and approved or accepted data as required, ensuring all inspections and work are completed and documented before release from the manufacturing or repair process
• Perform part and component final certification under the Part 145 and Part 21 system
• Ensure all manufacturing personnel comply with current Federal Aviation Regulations, the QMS and approved policies and procedures
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism and a positive customer service attitude without compromising quality
• Ensure manufacturing personnel use approved or accepted data issued by MIDO, the manufacturer or the FAA
• Conduct internal and external facility audits as required
• Ensure adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available and maintained in a serviceable condition
• Assist the Chief Inspector with oversight of facility technician training requirements
• Assist the Chief Inspector with maintaining the facility personnel roster and authorisations
• Assist the Chief Inspector with oversight of the facility tool control and tool calibration programme
• Ensure incoming parts, supplies and articles receive a receiving inspection to confirm the proper certification and required documentation are present
• Ensure no defective, non-conforming or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or assembly released to service
• Ensure compliance with procedures for preliminary inspections, hidden damage inspections, inspection continuity and final inspection for items processed by the facility
• Perform work as assigned by the Chief Inspector and the Part 21 Accountable Manager
• Must be eligible for ARD certification
• Licence: A&P licence preferred
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in an aviation manufacturing environment
• Previous QA inspection experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of aviation manufacturing and repair processes
• Understanding of FAA Repair Station, MIDO and manufacturing record requirements
• Knowledge of manufacturing and repair processes, plus additional special processes as required under FAR Part 145 and Part 21
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries
• Ability to use the AMM, IPC, engineering data, wiring diagrams and blueprints in order to perform inspections
• Ability to use inspection and measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers and voltmeters
• Exceptional attention to detail