Aircraft Inspector III

If you are a seasoned aircraft inspection professional looking to make an impact in a meaningful environment that supports and protects heroes, join our team! As an Aircraft Inspector III, you will perform complex inspections and audits, ensuring the highest standards of airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will also assist in training junior inspectors.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex aircraft inspections and audits.

• Plan and prepare for comprehensive inspections.

• Maintain detailed and accurate inspection documentation.

• Address significant non-conformities.

• Train and mentor junior inspectors.

• Ensure timely completion of inspection schedules.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts.

• Understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures.

• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of aviation products after maintenance.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.

• Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations.

• Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military. 

Essential Functions:

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally 75 lbs.

• Stand, walk, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods.

• Work in potentially hazardous environments.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.