UH60 Technical Inspector

Serves as the Aviation Maintenance Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Technical Inspector under the direction of the QC Manager. Responsibilities encompass the sign-off of all red ‘X’ and circle red ‘X’ conditions related to aircraft systems and components. Engages in technical inspection of specific airframe, powertrain, power-plant, armament, electrical, and avionics systems. Evaluates the need for Maintenance Test Flights (MTF) and Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC), providing inspection criteria interpretation to the maintenance staff. Utilizes common measuring tools, precision measuring gauges, and alignment fixtures (GFE). Assists the Customer in maintaining a current technical library and relevant aircraft forms and records. Collaborates with the Customer Weight and Balance (W&B) technician to complete Weight and Balance records for all assigned aircraft, adhering to Customer directives and applicable manuals. Assumes the role of the site QC Data Analyst and the technical and compliance documentation administrator. Establishes maintenance quality control processes, procedures, standards, measures, and reports, supporting the maintenance program for all maintenance support activities. Prioritizes safety in all related operations and conducts maintenance and technical inspector training as required, inputting OJT training data into the learning management system database.

• Performs quality technical inspection of aircraft, equipment, vehicles, aircraft components, parts, and systems (including avionics, electrical, instrument and armament) as required by functional assignment.
• Performs quality and safety inspections of on-site equipment and tools used in aircraft maintenance, vehicles, and equipment.
• Performs in-progress and final quality technical inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul of aircraft, aircraft components, and component parts.
• Inspects job procedural forms and maintenance forms used in the performance of aircraft maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance to assure compliance with approved methods and procedures.
• Assists in preparation, processing, and answering of Quality Deficiency Reports (QDRs). Assists in aircraft accident investigations, prepares estimated cost of damage reports as required.
• Establishes the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, standards, measures, and reports in support of the maintenance program and in coordination with Supply Chain Management (SCM) activities.
• Directs inquiries, investigations, and research analysis related to quality control maintenance processes and supporting maintenance activities, to the QC Manager.
• Ensures all quality control maintenance operations and related maintenance support activities are conducted in a safe manner.
• In coordination with the QC Manager, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.
• Conducts maintenance training and technical inspector training as required.
• Other tasks as directed by the QC Manager.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector Authorization (IA) certificate.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Experience:
  • Five (5) years’ experience maintaining specific or similar Mission Design Series (MDS).
  • Able to use the Automated Weight and Balance Software (AWBS).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of rotary wing Aviation operations inclusive of maintenance, Aviation logistics, flight operations and training.
  • Certificates: Army Aviation maintenance certification with rating in the AH-64 or UH-60 or MD500 Series Aircraft (Army Rotary Wing equivalent) or OH-58D desired.
  • FAA, A&P certificate or Equivalent required.
  • Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms, and other aircraft related documentation.
  • Graduate of a US Military Aircraft Maintenance Course or civilian A&P equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
  • Possess a valid U.S driver’s license and Passport.
  • DD214 required for military experience.
  • Must be able to pass employment and deployment qualification requirements that include medical, drug testing, background checks, etc.
  • Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a military maintenance unit.
  • Strong knowledge of military logistics procedures and regulations.