Aircraft Inspector (A&P Licensed)
by AAR Corp
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Date Posted
August 20, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Category
A&P
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
N/A
Locations
Application Deadline
September 19, 2026
Description
SUMMARY
The aircraft inspector is responsible for performing assigned inspections on civil aviation articles in accordance with technical data provided by the manufacturers for continued airworthiness, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, government and industry standard practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies work performed on aviation articles is performed in compliance with manufacturer manuals.
- Performs incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections.
- Reviews maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to ensure all necessary repairs, inspections, Op-checks, and documentation have been completed in accordance with the current approved technical data.
- May be authorized to approve work performed for return to service. Performs tasks as assigned relating to the privileges granted under 14 CFR Part 65.
- Always observes company safety requirements while carrying out assigned tasks.
- All other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Commitment to company values and ethics.
- Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
- Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
- Organization: very detail-oriented and always comes prepared.
- Communication: excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.
- Strong judgment and decision making.
- Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.
QUALIFICATIONS
- FAA Certificated with Airframe and Powerplant rating.
- Experience involving inspection, inspection techniques, and inspection tools with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
- Knowledge of FARs and ability to apply and interpret Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Advisory Circulars, AC manuals, policies, and procedures relating to aircraft maintenance and airworthiness.
- Three years experience in maintenance and repair of airframes, powerplants, and systems of aircraft with a takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds.
- Have been exercising their airman privileges and actively engaged for the last 2 years.
- Meets physical requirements of the job including twisting, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing a ladder, and able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must read, write, and understand the English language.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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