Aircraft Inspector V - Deploy Only
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Date Posted
September 22, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Application Deadline
October 22, 2026
Description
Responsibilities
- Provide expert oversight for all inspection activities.
- Act as a subject matter expert for complex compliance issues.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for inspection processes.
- Ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation of all inspections.
- Mentor and train all levels of inspectors.
- Develop and maintain advanced inspection protocols.
Qualifications You Must Have
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
- Advanced experience with and knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.
- Comprehensive understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures.
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
- Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
- Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
- Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.
- Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
- Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor and guide subordinates.
- Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.
- Comprehensive understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations.
- Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
- Prior experience with first article inspections and/or aircraft modifications.
- Experience as an FAA Designee for Conformity Inspections.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
Essential Functions
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
- Stand, walk, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods.
- Work in potentially hazardous environments.
- Ability to travel may be required.
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