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A&P Inspector, Airframe

by StandardAero

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Date Posted

October 7, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Houston, Texas

Application Deadline

November 6, 2026

Description

Overview

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

This Quality Inspector (RTS) will focus on the Airframe side of our operations, ensuring the airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures by performing detailed inspections during maintenance, repair, and modifications. They verify compliance with FAA regulations, technical manuals, and quality standards while documenting findings and certifying aircraft for return to service.

What You'll Do

  • Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance.
  • Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).
  • Accomplishes preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.
  • Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.
  • Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
  • Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.
  • Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books.
  • Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles.
  • Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.
  • Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS).
  • Must be up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an Aviation Mechanic performing inspections on aircraft.
  • Must have completed formal Aviation training experience from a Military or Technical school program.
  • Experience working in multiple levels of maintenance, or MRO, overhaul depot, or heavy maintenance environment.
  • Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Characteristics

  • Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification.
  • Previous experience performing return-to-service inspections on corporate aircraft.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience, or training.
  • CAE or OEM training on Challenger, Falcon, Learjet, Embraer, Gulfstream, or Hawker airframes.
  • Minimum of 1 year of verifiable A&P experience with any/all of the aforementioned aircraft.

Benefits that make life better

  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance.
  • 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
  • Paid Time Off accrued starting on day one.
  • Quarterly Bonus opportunities.
  • Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Career development and cross-training opportunities.

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Median Household Income
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Median Rent
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$253,400
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