Aviation Quality Control Inspector

Group Overview

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance. By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions.

Position Summary

Inspectors are directly responsible to the Head of Airworthiness for ensuring that all maintenance performed on Company aircraft, engines, appliances, and accessories is accomplished in accordance with approved Aircraft Technical Orders, Company programs, Contract requirements and FAA Regulations to maintain a continuous state of airworthiness. Inspectors ensure that safety is the first consideration in Quality Control and Maintenance Departments.

What You'll Do

Accomplish aircraft inspections, by the applicable maintenance program specifications, procedures, and criteria to detect and document discrepant or non-airworthy conditions

Ensure all special inspections are completed and documented correctly in the maintenance records

Perform required inspections (IPI and/or RII) on items as listed in technical/company manuals and following procedures listed in the GMM/technical data

Monitors workmanship and materials to verify that the Company, NAVAIR, and FAA rules, regulations, and standards are complied with

Ensure that aircraft modifications or component changes follow maintenance manual procedures or approved technical data procedures

Ensure all required inspection items (RII) are completed and documented properly, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) have been received, reviewed, and approved before any aircraft modification action

Perform receiving inspections of newly purchased, repaired, overhauled parts or continued service components and hardware to ensure proper documentation from approved vendors, absence of shipping damage, proper packaging, protection, and airworthiness certification

Ensure assistance in the classification of repairs and alterations in relation to Major or Minor repairs

Reviews all maintenance entries in the aircraft maintenance records/MIS, initiating procedural error notices as necessary to correct incomplete or deficient paperwork

Monitors/audits aircraft inspection reports, log pages, and records for accuracy and completeness of entries before being sent to the Aircraft Records Department

Conducts routine and unscheduled audits of aircraft work packages, including checks/inspections forms, log pages, routines and non-routines, modification orders, etc., to ensure completion, correctness, and use of appropriate references to approve data in all entries and forms

Reviews all Deferred and Carry-Over Items

Monitors the Company Precision Measuring Equipment Program for compliance

Specific KC-135 experience is highly desirable

What You Bring

Education: B.A./B.S. degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and/or a combination of education and related experience.

Formal training as a lead auditor

Experience:

Five (5) years’ experience in an aviation administration function dealing with Quality matters

Experience performing internal & external audits

Experience in an aviation-centric Quality Management System (QMS)

Knowledge and experience with the implementation of QMS

Knowledge of all areas of aircraft QMS, AS9100, and AS9110

Knowledge of external agencies (including FAA, NTSB, ICAO, EASA, etc.)

Leading Quality Management Reviews

Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership

Perform internal and external audits

Demonstrate ability to act as a Quality Ambassador for the organization, both internally and externally

Manage a Quality program with a focus on continuous improvement

Graduate from a formal auditor’s course with accreditation

Understand aviation-related quality assurance programs

Prior military/contractor aviation support experience

Specific KC-135 experience is highly desirable

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance

Must have a good command of the English language, both oral and written

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio).

Certificates: Must have - FAA A&P Certificate, a valid Driver’s License, and a current US Passport

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan eligibility

Enhanced maternity leave

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

The employee must be a US citizen

The employee must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Strategic Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Work Environment

This job operates within flightline, industrial, and business office locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, computers, iPads, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and aircraft inspection devices such as flashlights, magnifying lenses, and cameras.

Travel

Travel requirements may be up to 25% with potential for 45-60 consecutive days working in India.

Base Pay Range

The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Pay Range

$50—$52 USD