Job Title: Aircraft Structures Inspector – FAA Part 145 Repair Station / Structures, Composites & Sheet Metal
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Inspector for an FAA Part 145 Repair Station specializing in large aircraft structures, composites, and sheet metal repairs. This role is responsible for inspecting customer parts at incoming inspection, supporting in-process inspections during repair, and performing outgoing / final inspections prior to release.
The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on knowledge of aircraft structural repairs, SRM usage, standard operating procedures, hardware, materials, and repair station documentation requirements. Experience with large commercial aircraft structures is required.
Key Responsibilities
Perform incoming inspection on customer components received into the repair station.Verify part numbers, serial numbers, customer paperwork, traceability, condition, and requested work scope.Review customer instructions, work orders, manuals, SRMs, CMMs, drawings, and applicable technical data.Perform in-process inspections during structural, composite, and sheet metal repairs.Work directly with mechanics to ensure the requested work is being performed correctly and in accordance with approved data, SRM instructions, standard operating procedures, and repair station requirements.Assist mechanics with inspection requirements, documentation, hardware selection, material verification, and repair process clarification under the direction of the supervisor.Inspect workmanship including rivet installation, fasteners, sheet metal repairs, composite repairs, bonding, sealant application, corrosion treatment, surface prep, fit, finish, and general conformity.Verify proper use of aircraft hardware, materials, consumables, adhesives, sealants, and repair materials.Confirm materials are properly identified, traceable, and within shelf life where applicable.Perform outgoing / final inspection before parts are released to the customer.Review work orders, inspection forms, photos, material certs, repair documentation, and final paperwork for accuracy and completion.Identify and document discrepancies, incomplete work, nonconforming conditions, or missing documentation.Coordinate with the supervisor, mechanics, quality department, and management to resolve inspection or documentation issues.Ensure no article is released unless the required work has been completed correctly and all applicable documentation is complete.Support compliance with FAA Part 145 requirements, repair station manuals, quality procedures, customer requirements, and applicable technical data.Required Qualifications
Experience inspecting aircraft structures, composites, and sheet metal repairs.Experience with large aircraft structures is required.Strong working knowledge of SRM procedures and aircraft structural repair methods.Strong understanding of standard operating procedures in a repair station or MRO environment.We recruit for cleared roles and verify citizenship and clearance per requisition; we do not sponsor clearances.