Part 145 Quality Control Inspector

Job Summary

Perform the approval for return to service after maintenance or modifications of an aircraft/engine/article in accordance with regulations, to include completion of FAA Form’s 8130-3 and 337’s when required along with logbook entries. Ensure aircraft or any component returned to service meet type design or properly altered state and in condition for safe flight.  Ensure aircraft airworthiness by maintaining safety conditions conforming to standards set by the FAA and company policy.  Verify all inspections performed comply with Manufacturer’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and Air Methods Repair Station Manual.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Perform work order opening and closing tasks, preliminary inspections, hidden-damage inspections, statement of work review, and final inspections on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current maintenance data.  Enters the return to service / airworthiness release authorization into the aircraft / article’s permanent records (logbook) along with a list of the work performed.  Review completed production control work packages for completeness and proper signoff, prior to execution of an airworthiness release or issuance of a serviceable tag
• Research aircraft and engine maintenance log pages to ensure compliance with current regulations, manufacture’s programs, and the owner / operator’s (for 3rd party work in the future) policies and procedures.  Validate that any maintenance performed for 14 CFR Part 135 air carriers under a CAMP or AAIP program (to include RII inspections) in accordance with that carrier’s FAA approved inspection manual.  
• Inspect for airworthiness and quality of aircraft maintenance and alterations to include overseeing in process inspections, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and final product as well as issuing “OK to Close” for aircraft component parts.  Ensure all tasks completed adhere to the manufactures, company, and regulatory policy and procedures. Responsible to ensure that all work performed by all company technicians assigned to a work order (supervise maintenance), is performed to current applicable FAA standards and results in an product that is airworthy and safe for flight.
• Ability to read and interpret complicated drawings, specifications, purchase orders, statement of work and standards to determine quality status.  Must possess the skill and experience to use precision measuring instruments in a precise, accurate and repeatable manner.  
• Support production and management with failure and nonconforming material data recording and reporting.
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities for the quality program.
• Supervise the application for Airworthiness Certificates, Ferry Permits and Field Approvals with the FAA.  
• Supervise part incoming and receiving inspections.  
• Create and inspect aircraft equipment lists and weight and balance records.   
• Perform internal audits as specified in the FAA repair station quality control manual.  In addition, assist in performing AMC safety audits.  

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 5%

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years’ technical rotor wing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical knowledge of the following aircraft (in order of importance): Bell 407 and Airbus AS350 / EC130 series, Airbus EC-135 Series, Airbus EC-145 Series, Bell 429, Bell 412 Series, Leonardo A-109 Series, Leonardo A119 Series, Textron King Air, and Sikorsky S60/S70 derivatives.   
• Technical knowledge of aircraft, appliances, and processes on the FAA part 145 Operations Specification
• Previous experiences in a FAA Certified Repair Station.
• Proficient with FAR’s and ability to perform complex research of Federal Regulations.
• Commitment to airworthiness and qualify of aircraft parts approved for return to service.

Skills

• Individual diversity and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Must be able to work autonomously and to prioritize tasks.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A&P Certificate required
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.  
• FCC GROL License preferred.
• Abaris composite training or equivalent preferred.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.