Overview
Quality Assurance Inspector Jobs in Kent, WA at Pacific Aero Tech, LLC
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Inspector performs inspection, verification, and approval functions on aircraft components within the scope of Pacific Aero Tech’s FAA Part 145 Repair Station ratings. Duties are performed in accordance with approved technical data, including OEM Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), customer requirements, and Pacific Aero Tech FAA-approved repair specifications. When authorized, this position may exercise the privileges of a Repairman Certificate consistent with the individual’s job function, training, and authorization.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform receiving, preliminary, in-process, final, and return-to-service inspections within authorized scope
- Verify conformity, configuration, condition, and airworthiness of aircraft components
- Perform incoming inspection of purchased parts and materials.
- Review and interpret approved data, including CMMs, SBs, ADs, SLs and internal repair specifications
- Document inspection results, discrepancies, and corrective actions in accordance with FAA and company requirements
- Perform and record first article inspections in accordance with AS9102.
- Issue or support issuance of FAA Form 8130-3 when authorized
- Identify, document, and disposition nonconforming product per Quality Management System procedures
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits related to inspection and airworthiness compliance
- Maintain compliance with the Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and all applicable revisions
- Exercise Repairman Certificate privileges only for tasks and functions specifically authorized by the Repair Station
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-5 years’ experience with FAA 145
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 15 months in repair operations.
- Knowledge of FAA/EASA regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Repair Station Manual
- Previously held or ability to acquire a Repairman’s Certificate under 14 CFR part 65.101.
- Experience using handheld measuring and testing devices e.g., digital multimeter, caliper, micrometers, radius gages, etc.
- Experience in issuing FAA Form 8130-3s.
- Demonstrate the ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft office products.
- Must read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A&P certification or equivalent experience
- 18 months experience in an FAA Part 145 repair station
- Working knowledge of Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs)
- Strong computer proficiency, including documentation and inspection systems
Join us to play a crucial role in maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, and compliance in aircraft maintenance! We’re committed to fostering a dynamic environment where your expertise makes a real difference every day.
Pay: $32.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Assurance Inspector
Company: Pacific Aero Tech, LLC
Location: Kent, WA
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