Quality Researcher / Inspector – Ensure Accuracy, Airworthiness, and Excellence in Aerospace Maintenance

Job Title: Inspector, Quality Researcher
Location: Hartford Service Center
Pay Rate: $39 – $48 per hour 
Bonus: Eligible for up to a $5,000 sign?on bonus (Terms & Conditions Apply)
Shift: Day Shift
Job Type: Full-Time; Consultant

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Quality Researcher / Inspector to support a leading aerospace organization at the Hartford Service Center. In this critical role, you will research maintenance requirements, inspect aircraft for airworthiness, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the maintenance and return?to?service process.

Your work directly contributes to safe aircraft operations, accurate aircraft configuration records, and high?quality customer service. This position is ideal for individuals with strong aerospace maintenance backgrounds who thrive in detail?oriented, investigative, and safety?critical environments.

What You’ll Do

Research & Documentation

• Research and capture all maintenance program requirements, including Inspection Programs, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
• Build comprehensive and accurate records of requirements for specific aircraft models.
• Review all maintenance documentation and conduct aircraft inspections to validate aircraft configuration.
• Organize findings into detailed reports for customer delivery.

Quality Inspection & Airworthiness

• Support Quality Inspectors as needed and perform aircraft return?to?service duties when assigned.
• Verify that all work packages, forms, maintenance actions, and corrective measures are accurately documented.
• Conduct walk?around inspections and ensure all airworthiness criteria are met before releasing aircraft.
• Ensure regulatory paperwork (FAA, FAR/CAA, etc.) is complete and approved.

Operational & Technical Support

• Use measuring tools, test equipment, and hand tools to perform inspections and validate work.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members in areas of qualification.
• Provide data to customers as required.
• Support internal and external audits by demonstrating compliant processes and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (corporate or commercial jet).
• 1+ year of experience on aircraft.
• 1+ year of aircraft Quality Inspector experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory documents (FAR, CAA, AD, SB, CFR, TCDS, etc.).
• Proficiency with measuring tools, test equipment, and basic hand tools.
• Strong communication skills in written and verbal English.
• Working knowledge of software tools such as Excel, Access, Word, SAP, Quality Maintenance Tracking, AMS, and general internet applications.
• Thorough understanding of return?to?service procedures and SAP programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem?solving skills.
• Ability to interpret, organize, and communicate complex technical data.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to understand broader business objectives.
• Strong teamwork orientation and customer?focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor others.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you will become part of a high?performing aerospace environment that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and a potential sign?on bonus
• Opportunities to work hands?on with advanced aircraft systems
• A collaborative, supportive, safety?driven culture
• The ability to directly contribute to the airworthiness of customer aircraft
• Professional growth through training, coaching, and exposure to regulatory processes

Your expertise will help maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Ready to Elevate Your Career in Aviation Quality?

If you are a detail?focused, experienced A&P technician with strong inspection and research skills, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your application today and bring your expertise to an aerospace team where quality and safety are top priorities.

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