Return-to-Service Inspector II

Overview

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 logbook 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. The inspector inspects aircraft airframes, engines, components, modifications, and completions, processes, and systems using appropriate tools and equipment 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’ requests and inquiries related to aircraft maintenance, inspection, and regulatory compliance issues, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of assigned aircraft projects, from pre-planning to delivery of the entire aircraft project through planning, prioritizing, and providing accurate communication with customers and team members as necessary. Performs RII inspections as needed.
• Mentors and evaluates qualified inspectors' progress and performance on assigned teams to promote continuing improvement of overall quality. 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 to accurately record maintenance or modifications performed under Duncan Aviation’s repair station certificate.
• In cooperation with the assigned Project Manager and Certification Coordinator, helps manage all aspects of assigned aircraft work orders relative to modifications to provide broad oversight ensuring Quality milestones are achieved.
• Responsible for reviewing required data at various milestones, such as FAA Form 337, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), and other data for each project to ensure compliance for all aspects of the modification.
• Assesses compliance requirements for certification activities on large complex projects related to conformity and issuance of various airworthiness certificates.
• Responds to internal and external customers’ requests and inquiries related to aircraft maintenance, inspection, and documentation requirements. Serves as a liaison with the FAA in support of company personnel in ensuring compliance with FARs.
• 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 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

• Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) 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, with a 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