Corporate Aviation Maintenance Inspector

About us:

Aero Star Aviation was founded in 2013 by President Chris Grinnell. We deliver Maintenance and Management for Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s. Aero Star Aviation is rapidly growing into the #1 alternative in North America for Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s Maintenance and Management. Our employees are specialized and educated on the Embraer Phenom aircraft to ensure the highest quality services to our customers. We are looking for Maintenance Inspectors that have corporate aviation experience to lead our growing team towards success.

With locations in Dallas, TX and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, we pride ourselves on our customer connections and superior service. We live by customer service attentiveness, accommodation, and accuracy.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Job Description:
Our Inspectors are responsible for running day to day workflow, troubleshooting, installation, and return to service. The ideal candidate will have corporate aviation working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application. Inspectors demonstrate leadership skills necessary to make decisions with sound judgment, train and mentor employees for improved performance, coordinate activities of multiple departments successfully.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper working condition of mechanical systems before flight.
• Develops and maintains records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and any reports related to parts or services.
• Ensures all work is accomplished in accordance with companies RSQCM, manufacturer’s maintenance personuals, and FAA regulations.
• Consults maintenance personuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs.
• Ensures proper function of aircraft operating systems via a variety of tests and tools.
• Collaborates, as needed, with airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanics or other appropriate personnel to repair engines and non-instrumental parts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Thorough understanding of aircraft parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Thorough understanding of tools and testing methods used to ensure proper functioning of an aircraft and its parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to manual instructions to resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Superior and careful workmanship.
• Ability to perform basic inspections and repairs.
• Sufficient oral and verbal communication skills, as needed, to discuss equipment malfunctions and complete reports.
• Must own basic tools.

Education and Experience:

• A&P Certification Required
• Must have working knowledge of FAA Regulations.
• 5-10 Years of aviation experience required; from which 4+ plus years are in corporate aviation.
• Preferred 3 years Inspector experience.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• Must pass security 10-year FBI background check and random drug and alcohol tests.
• Must be able to meet Airport Authority and Transportation Security Agency requirements (no felonies)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, lie down, and kneel in awkward positions and spaces.
• Must be able to perform work on scaffolding or ladders.
• Must be able to lift and pull objects weighing up to 70 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity and physical strength necessary to operate tools or make adjustments and repairs.
• Must have visual acuity to inspect equipment and identify defects.
• Must be able to hear well enough to test sounds and identify functioning level of aircraft.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 3x12
• 5x8
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a 10-year background check.
• Are you open to work compressed 40-Hour weekends (3 day -12 hour shifts)?

Experience:

• Inspector: 2 years (Required)
• Corporate Aviation: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person