Return-to-Service Inspector II

The RTS Inspector II accepts full ownership and manages all aspects of assigned aircraft work orders relative to return-to-service documentation from pre-planning to delivery of the aircraft. This position completes AD research; verifies completion of log book research and monitors aircraft logbook entries and related documentation for accuracy and thoroughness of maintenance or modifications performed under Duncan Aviation’s repair station certificate; and inspects aircraft airframes, engines, components, modifications and completions, processes and systems using appropriate tools and equipment, as applicable to ensure conformity with specifications and standards as defined in Duncan Aviation’s RSGOM for Required Inspection Items (RII). The inspector responds to internal and external customers’ request and inquiries related to aircraft maintenance, inspection, interpretation of regulatory compliance issues, and documentation requirements; mentors and evaluates qualified inspectors progress and performance on assigned team to develop regulatory and inspection process knowledge and raise overall quality level of team; and accurately bills time to work orders.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages all aspects of assigned aircraft projects:
  • Includes multiple work orders from multiple shops relative to quality, return-to-service documentation and airworthiness from pre-planning to delivery of the entire aircraft project.
  • Performs RII inspections as needed.
• Mentors and evaluates qualified inspectors' progress and performance on assigned teams:
  • Promotes continuing improvement of overall quality level of team.
  • Provides input to production team leaders on performance of team’s qualified inspectors to assist with annual performance evaluations.
  • Coaches and mentors technicians to assist in developing their regulatory knowledge.
• Completes AD research as applicable:
  • Verifies completion of log book research to identify the maintenance history of aircraft maintained by Duncan Aviation.
  • Reviews ongoing and final revisions and entries to FAA required aircraft logbooks and other necessary aircraft related documentation.
• In cooperation with the assigned Project Manager and Certification Coordinator, helps manage all aspects of assigned aircraft work orders relative to modifications:
  • Provides broad oversight ensuring Quality milestones are achieved.
  • Ensures modifications are compatible with existing aircraft configuration and/or other modifications being performed concurrently during work scope.
• Responsible for reviewing required data at various milestones:
  • Includes FAA Form 337, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), flight manual changes, burn certifications, equipment lists, weight and balance reports, log entries, and other data for each project.
  • Ensures compliance for all aspects of the modification.
• Assesses compliance requirements for certification activities on large complex projects:
  • Related to conformity, issuance of standard airworthiness certificates for imports and registration number changes.
  • Issuance of export certificate of airworthiness and issuance of special airworthiness certificates for special flight permits.
• Responds to internal and external customers’ requests and inquiries:
  • Related to aircraft maintenance, inspection, interpretation of regulatory compliance issues, and documentation requirements.
  • Serves as liaison with the FAA in support of compliance with FAR’s.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or appropriate Repairman’s Certificate; Quality Inspector; RII designation eligible; valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; Respirator Fit qualified.
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required; on-call hours.
• Physical: Reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and sitting.
• Environmental: Tolerates working in noisy environments.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Five years general aviation maintenance experience required.

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed.
• Enjoy Duncan Aviation’s On-Site Fitness & Health Clinics at the MRO locations.
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled