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Inspector, QC-Licensed

17 days ago by AAR
  • $26.75 to $33.19 Hourly
  • Rockford, IL, US
  • Full-time
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AAR is hiring a QC-Licensed Inspector to perform incoming through final inspections on civil aviation articles, ensuring all work complies with manufacturer and customer technical data. You'll review maintenance records and documentation and be authorized to approve return-to-service work under 14 CFR Part 65. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match and generous PTO.

Key skills
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenseQuality Control (QC) inspectionsIncoming, in-process, and final inspectionsHidden damage inspectionReviewing maintenance records, logbooks, and documentationReturn-to-service approval14 CFR Part 65 complianceAirworthiness directives (ADs) and service bulletinsManufacturing/warehouse environment safety practices
Pays $26.75–$33.19 per hour, a typical market range for an A&P-qualified QC inspector role in Rockford, IL.
You'll thrive here if you have an active FAA A&P and recent hands-on aviation inspection experience with strong attention to technical documentation and compliance.
Why apply
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off
Description

Inspector, QC Licensed. Responsible for performing assigned inspections on civil aviation articles in accordance with technical data provided by the manufacturers for continued airworthiness, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, government, and industry standard practices.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Verifies work performed on aviation articles is performed in compliance with manufacturer data and customer data.
  • Performs incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Review maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to ensure all necessary repairs, inspections, Op-checks, and documentation have been completed in accordance with the current approved/accepted technical data. Will be authorized to approve work performed for the return to service.
  • Perform task as assigned relating to the privileges granted under 14 CFR Part 65.
  • Always observing company safety requirements while carrying out assigned tasks.

Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role:

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, required.
  • 1-2 Years aviation experience required; 1+ years QC experience preferred.
  • Associate of Arts (AA) degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school, preferred.
  • Have been exercising their airmen privileges and actively engaged, for the last 2 years.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
  • The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional manufacturing environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $26.75 to $33.19 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Reference: 25765_534924614Β·Original posting
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