Aircraft Inspector Lead (Quality Assurance)

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC • Hurlburt Field, FL • 6h ago

Are you ready to flex your aircraft inspection expertise into a Lead position? This is your opportunity! As an Aircraft Inspector V, you will provide expert oversight for all aircraft inspection activities, ensuring the highest levels of safety and compliance. You will act as a subject matter expert and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert oversight for all inspection activities.

Act as a subject matter expert for complex compliance issues.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives for inspection processes.

Ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation of all inspections.

Mentor and train all levels of inspectors.

Develop and maintain advanced inspection protocols.

Qualifications You Must Have:

High school diploma or equivalent.

7+ years of relevant experience.

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.

Advanced experience with and knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.

Comprehensive understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures.

Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance.

Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.

Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.

Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.

Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.

Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.

Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 90/90 rotation.

A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment. Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment. Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted. If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor and guide subordinates.

Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.

Comprehensive understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operation s.

Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.

Prior experience with first article inspections and/or aircraft modifications.

Experience as an FAA Designee for Conformity Inspections.

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions:

Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

Stand, walk, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods.

Work in potentially hazardous environments.

Ability to travel may be required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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