Airworthiness Inspector
Ensure Flight-Ready Excellence! Your Expertise Keeps Aircraft Airworthy.
Location: Savannah, GA | Schedule: Must be able to work day and night shifts| Pay Rate: $40.39 per hour
Are you an experienced aviation professional with a passion for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Airworthiness Inspector to partner with a leader in the aerospace industry. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your aircraft inspection expertise, FAA regulatory knowledge, and attention to detail to ensure aircraft and components meet the highest standards of airworthiness.
If you're an FAA-certified A&P professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, accurate documentation, and aviation safety, we want to hear from you!
THE ROLE & YOUR IMPACT
As a Senior Airworthiness Inspector, you will perform critical inspections of aircraft and aircraft components, review maintenance records, and verify compliance with FAA regulations and established quality standards. Your work will help ensure aircraft are properly maintained, documentation is accurate, and every aircraft is approved for return to service in an airworthy condition.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Perform quality control inspections on aircraft and components within the Repair Station.
Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and inspection requirements during aircraft maintenance and outfitting activities.
Verify aircraft and components meet airworthiness requirements before flight.
Review and audit maintenance records, aircraft logbooks, and FAA documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate with Return to Service (RTS) personnel to ensure timely and accurate aircraft records.
Research maintenance programs, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and aircraft inspection status.
Mentor technicians and mechanics on proper documentation practices and quality standards.
Assist with training Airworthiness Inspectors and promoting a culture of quality and compliance.
Support troubleshooting, operational and functional procedures, aircraft certification activities, final phase testing, and flight tests as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
Minimum of 6 years of aircraft/component inspection experience, including at least 3 years working on large or mid-size aircraft.
Valid driver's license.
Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), FAA forms, and certification and approval processes.
Ability to interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, test specifications, and inspection documentation.
Experience reviewing maintenance records and conducting quality inspections and compliance audits.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer applications.
Minimum typing speed of 20 words per minute (WPM).
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting aircraft certification, return-to-service activities, and final inspections.
Familiarity with computerized aircraft maintenance and inspection tracking programs.
Experience mentoring technicians and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
READY TO TAKE YOUR AVIATION CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS?
Your inspection expertise helps keep aircraft safe, compliant, and ready to fly!
If you have your FAA A&P License, extensive aircraft inspection experience, and a commitment to aviation safety, apply today with PDS Tech Commercial!
Your skills. Your standards. Your impact. Help keep the aerospace industry flying!
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
