Lead Maintenance Inspector

Overview

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly paydays, and much more. We don’t want you to live to work; we want you to work and live.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Maintenance Inspector, you will manage the performance of operational quality control tasks and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the West Star Aviation, "WSA" Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Review technician assignments and sign-offs to ensure technician adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
• Perform front line, spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
• Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected, and documented.
• Engine run/taxi qualification of techs assigned to run engines/taxi.
• Verification of satisfactory squawk completion.
• Verification of operational checks.
• Spot check verification of tech proficiency.
• Verification and communication with tech support.
• Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with, regarding the maintenance performed.
• Ensure MEL verification procedures as outlined in MQB 2018-02 Rev 1 are adhered to.
• Perform aircraft final walk-around and release, with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
• Advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
• Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used (i.e., Manufacturers Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.).
• Ensure that the Policies and Procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM are followed.
• Ensure the proper tagging, inspection, identification of parts, and components as outlined in this manual.
• Carry out customer requests as expected of WSA, including verifying:
• Proper tech support involvement.
• Tech support mention in Corridor corrective actions.
• MX Net status and updates of projects.
• Spot check of Ramp App usage.
• Perform the functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster.
• Reject items and work found to be non-compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for return to service consideration.
• Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that would lead to a quality escape.
• Reject corrective actions with respect to Quality issues.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements/Qualifications

Your Education:

A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate are required. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory. Aircraft specific factory training is preferred.

Your Experience:

Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with part 43. Must be proficient in using various types of inspection equipment and visual inspection aids appropriate for the article being inspected.

Your Initiative:

We’re looking for a team player who is self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Your Sense of Responsibility:

• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
• Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
• Must perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
• Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
• Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
• Supervise team members in daily operations and duties.
• Completion of work orders and FAA paperwork.

Benefits

Physical Requirements:

• Lift at least 70 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting.
• Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods while performing repairs.
• Work on elevated platforms (up to 40 feet in the air) using fall protection safety gear.

Mental Requirements:

• Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot or evaluate system operation.
• Work with others in a professional manner.
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from computers.
• Experience with Apple and Microsoft products, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to travel to locations, in all weather conditions, to perform repairs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

• The majority of work will be accomplished in a hangar environment which can include very hot or very cold temperatures.
• Work outside during aircraft runs will occur.
• Varied positions in and around the aircraft.

Equipment Used:

• Personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment.
• Jacks, stands, lifts, and other support devices.
• Tugs, power carts, and other engine-powered equipment.
• Personal computer and work order prints.