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Job Title: A&P Inspector IV

Location: Springfield, IL

Schedule: Day Shift and 2^nd Shift Available

At StandardAero, we offer:

• Competitive wages
• 401K (immediately vested company match up to 5%)
• Generous paid time off
• Insurance includes medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Safety focused culture
• Advancement opportunities

The A&P Inspector upholds organizational values by always working within the ethical guidelines established by the company. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Explains the reasoning for his/her decisions and includes the appropriate people in the decision making process. Offers assistance and support to co-workers and actively strives to resolve conflicts when they arise.

The A&P Inspector advocates and promotes company policies that include but are not limited to product safety issues, safe work practices, OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, and Local policies/regulations. Reports potentially unsafe conditions to his/her Crew Chief and/or a Senior Inspector if needed.

The A&P Inspector ensures the airworthiness of customer aircraft and ensures that regulatory and company requirements are met. Maintains proper communication and coordination between Production and Inspection personnel to deliver the customer’s product on time, in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies/procedures. Complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and local work instructions. Accomplishes his/her duties while maintaining a
positive outlook and pleasant manner.

• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, production approval holder and military specifications, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).
• Accomplish preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.
• Complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and Local Work Instructions.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors. Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books. Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles. Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.
• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS). RTS any article that is maintained or altered by the facility, and if applicable, certify (in the appropriate records) that the article is airworthy with respect to the work performed. Approves aircraft for return to service upon completion of maintenance and/or alteration. Reports conditions adversely affecting the airworthiness of an article under repair or alteration to the Quality Leader.
• Must be up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.

Position Requirements

• High School degree required or GED equivalent.
  • A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required.
  • 5 years’ experience as A&P Mechanic required.
  • Corporate aviation experience required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Must have the ability to think clearly, speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
  • Must have excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Must have 20/20 vision (corrected if necessary).
  • Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to interface with customers and employees.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics

• NDT certification desired.

Position Requirements

• High School degree required or GED equivalent.
  • A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required.
  • 5 years’ experience as A&P Mechanic required.
  • Corporate aviation experience required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Must have the ability to think clearly, speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
  • Must have excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Must have 20/20 vision (corrected if necessary).
  • Must have good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to interface with customers and employees.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

ABOUT US

When you work at StandardAero, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals.  We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.  It’s a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone’s success. 

StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues approaching $4 billion. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.