MII Aero is an employee-centric company that is looking for an experienced aircraft inspector to join a friendly team of skilled professionals.

MII offers a generous compensation package that includes competitive pay, a variety of healthcare package plans for employees to choose from, vision/dental, paid holidays, up to 4% employer match on 401(k), and paid leave – all of which either start immediately upon hire or the first of the following month.

Summary:
The Lead Inspector is the person primarily responsible for ensuring inspections are completed accurately and in a timely manner, delegating these responsibilities as appropriate. This position also assists the Quality Assurance Manager in his duties, helping with audits, documentation, and other quality-related duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to authorized shop inspectors in the performance of their duties
• Perform inspections of in-process and completed work to ensure it conforms to standards
• Inspect parts for conformity to engineering drawing specifications
• Provide technical and compliance support to shop supervision and personnel
• Perform Receiving inspection duties for purchased material and services
• Prepare and execute maintenance release and certification documents. Complete FAA Form 337 in support of major repairs and alterations, update customer aircraft weight, balance & equipment list and other compliance documentation as required
• Perform internal audits and coordinate corrective actions of the company quality system requirements
• Assist with the tool & test equipment calibration program and employee training requirements
• Assist with the completion of quality system documentation and development and publishing of quality system manuals and supporting procedures
• Work independently in the performance of their assigned duties, set priorities for self and others, and maintain good communication with company leadership
• Travel to perform onsite inspections when required for AOG or other unique needs situations· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
• FAA inspection Authorization certification preferred
• 5 years of experience in aviation maintenance activity
• 2 years’ experience in an inspection role with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of an article or conformity of a part

Skills & Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of FAA rules and regulations, especially the requirements for the inspection process
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR part 21, 43, 145
• Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to to understand and correctly interpret engineering drawings

Work Environment:

Work will primarily be performed in a climate-controlled hangar, with exposure to fumes, smoke, loud sounds, etc. Occasional work in the elements may be required with exposure to hot, cold, windy, or wet weather likely.

Physical Requirements: Capable of lifting 50 pounds, and working in varying weather conditions if needed, with frequent walking, standing, sitting and ability to access tight spaces in the performance of inspection duties.