Military Fellowship Program: Aircraft Inspector

by Sierra Nevada Corporation

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Date Posted

August 26, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Hagerstown, Maryland

Application Deadline

September 25, 2026

Description

Responsibilities:

Perform complex aircraft inspections and audits.
Plan and prepare for comprehensive inspections.
Maintain detailed and accurate inspection documentation.
Address significant non-conformities.
Train and mentor junior inspectors.
Ensure timely completion of inspection schedules.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of relevant experience.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.
Understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures.
Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
Thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.
Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations.
Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Hagerstown, Maryland

What aviation pay actually covers in Hagerstown — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income

$49,957

Median Rent

$1,041/mo

Median Home Value

$207,700

Gasoline (1 gal)

$3.07

Restaurant Meal

$13.5

Milk (1 L)

$0.86

Eggs (dozen)

$1.64

Rent runs about 25.0% of median income in Hagerstown — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

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