Aircraft Quality Inspector (Helicopter)

Standard Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Technician to perform inspections, functional tests, and conformity assessments on rotary‑wing and fixed‑wing aircraft in accordance with approved civil and military technical publications. The technician will verify that all components meet the specifications of the latest maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering drawings, document findings in the QA system, and initiate discrepancy reports and corrective actions when non‑conformances are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections of airframes, powerplants, avionics, and structures.
• Use calibrated test equipment to perform dimensional and functional checks; record results in an auditable traceable format.
• Interpret civil and military technical publications to ensure compliance.
• Generate and track discrepancy reports; work with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues before aircraft release.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain calibration status of inspection tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in aircraft inspection within a Part 145‑approved or military maintenance environment.
• Valid aviation maintenance certification (FAA A&P).
• Working knowledge of FAA/EASA Part 145 requirements and applicable military airworthiness standards.
• Proficiency with technical manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and QA software.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Direct maintenance and inspection experience on Sikorsky rotary-wing aircraft, particularly UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk or S-70 aircraft.
• Previous experience serving as a U.S. Army Aviation Technical Inspector (TI) or Quality Control Inspector.
• Experience supporting military aircraft maintenance, depot-level repair, overhaul, modification, or Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) programs.
• Experience with Sikorsky aircraft maintenance and inspection procedures, technical publications, and structural repair requirements.
• Experience conducting aircraft acceptance inspections, final inspections, and aircraft delivery documentation reviews.
• Experience working within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems.