Helicopter QA Inspector

Job Description

Helicopter Maintenance Quality Inspector

Fort Worth, TX Full-Time FAA A&P Required

Overview

A Texas-based aviation maintenance operation is hiring a Quality Inspector to oversee helicopter maintenance compliance, airworthiness inspections, and release-to-service validations. This position is critical to ensuring that all aircraft maintenance activities align with FAA regulations, OEM guidance, and internal quality standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced A&P with strong inspection background, excellent documentation discipline, and deep familiarity with civilian rotorcraft platforms.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret maintenance data (OEM publications, ADs, ICA, FAA 337s) to confirm completed work meets airworthiness standards

Validate that maintenance tasks are performed using current data, calibrated tools, and FAA-approved procedures

Review historical records and inspection forms to ensure aircraft ADs, service bulletins, and logbooks are fully updated

Confirm proper technician sign-offs and document all unresolved discrepancies before ground run or return to service

Ensure appropriate forms are used in each work order, and that items removed, replaced, or installed are properly documented

Maintain accurate AD compliance records and clearly document any customer-declined maintenance or exclusions

Communicate proactively with quality and maintenance leadership regarding any safety, schedule, or financial concerns

Support continuous improvement across inspection processes, documentation, and regulatory tracking

Requirements

FAA A&P license (Part 65 certified) required

IA (Inspection Authorization) preferred but not required

7+ years of aviation maintenance experience (civilian rotorcraft preferred)

3+ years in an MRO or aircraft inspection role

Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 27, 29, 43, 91, 133, 135, and 145

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset

Professionalism and accountability are essential

Platforms Supported

Bell, Airbus, Leonardo (Agusta), MD, and Sikorsky helicopter models including:

206, 212, 412, 429, 505 109, 119, 139, 169 350, 355, 135, 145, 155 369 S76 UH-60 UH-1

Full-time