Quality Assurance Inspector

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Quality Assurance Inspector ensuring compliance with aviation quality standards and safety regulations. Collaborating with engineering and documenting quality assurance activities in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeHagerstown • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and FAA regulations, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards and safety regulations. Proven ability to lead teams and manage quality assurance activities effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Airframe And Powerplant CertificateInspection AuthorizationFAA Regulations KnowledgeManagerial ExperienceAircraft Mechanical Systems Expertise

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Hard Skills

Quality Assurance PoliciesProduct InspectionsDocumenting Quality Assurance ActivitiesCreating ReportsAircraft Parts Inspection

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

FAA Form 337LogbooksICA

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaAirframe And Powerplant CertificateInspection Authorization

Industry Keywords

FAA Regulations145 Repair StationIPMATA CodesAircraft-Related Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in monitoring, inspecting, and proposing measures to correct or improve the organization’s final product.
Preparing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures.
Performing routine and detailed inspections of final products to ensure they are up to industry and company standards.
Ensuring that products adhere to quality standards and safety regulations are observed.
Monitors and maintains aircraft records to include logbooks, FAA Form 337’s, ICA’s, Etc.
Inspects all aircraft parts for damage, prior to installation.
Works effectively with engineering and directors in recommending design enhancements and productivity improvements.
Document quality assurance activities and create reports.
Working according to deadlines for delivery of the customers products.
Prompt and regular attendance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent.
Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
Inspection Authorization.
Minimum Five (5) years’ of aircraft-related experience or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks.
Minimum of three (3) years’ of Managerial or Lead experience.
Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.
Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA regulations, IPM and ATA codes.
One (1) to Two (2) years experience in a 145 Repair Station preferred.
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to obtain a passport.
U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance.
Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
Supplemental Insurance: Aflac and/or Gap Insurance.
Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
401(k).
Accruing Paid Time Off.
Floating Holiday Time.