Flight Readiness Technician Inspectors (FRTI) (Level C)

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 9 light Readiness Technician/Inspector (Level C) for a contract opportunity in North Charleston, SC.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• REQUIRED: FAA Airframe & Power Plant license or signed FAA Form 8610-2.
• 3+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing e xperience.
• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection and/or auditing.
• 3+ years of flight line operations experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a team environment.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Flight Readiness Technicians Inspectors verify and inspect rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery, including, supporting troubleshooting pre and post-flight checks and verification of maintenance and modification actions for delivery of aircraft. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to aircraft safety and quality while working in a flight line environment around live aircraft. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
• Performs verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.
• Inspects and verifies troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or faults and documents faulty components.
• Conducts inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.
• Supports documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct
• Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.
• Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.
• Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead.
• Inspects, documents, and creates non-conformance records with minimal assistance.
• Must maintain all necessary certifications to perform the job.
• Exhibits client Behaviors.

HARD REQUIREMENT:
If hired, successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• 787 Program Experience.
• Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience.
• Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience.
• Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications.
• Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.).

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

WORK HOURS:
MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift. Willing and able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends.

PER CLIENT: Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.
 
Job Number: 214607
Job Location: North Charleston, SC
Rate: Up to $47.45 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Input Date: 09/01/2025
Last Updated: 09/09/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Christophor Long
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: clong@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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