Aircraft Quality Control Inspector - Customs and Border Protection

The Aircraft Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring that assigned

aircraft are maintained within required specifications of 14 CFR Parts 43, 91

and 125 and other FAA and DOD regulations, OEM instructions and CBP directives

as required and are airworthy before operation.

Principal Accountabilities

• Inspect the work of Aircraft Mechanics performing maintenance repairs and

modifies aircraft structures, aircraft engines, electrical, avionics and

aircraft sub-systems.

• Apply technical knowledge and expertise in determining proper equipment

installation and operation.

• Apply comprehensive technical expertise to assist the maintenance department

to solve complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as;

blueprints or manufactures’ manuals.

• Make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing

guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all

aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

• Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections

and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate and

depot level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical

aircraft systems or associated components.

• Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure

compliance with customer specifications, standards and technical data.

• Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions to complex

repair situations.

• Perform analysis of defects and interprets quality control rejection and

failure trends.

• Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements.

• Using checklists, perform daily work site Safety Inspections and Foreign

Object Damage Inspections.

• Monitor tool control programs, inspects and maintains records to ensure that

measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.

• Maintain Quality, Safety, Training and Certification Records.

• Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative concerning

quality matters, mandatory inspection points and final acceptance inspection

of contract end items or services.

• Inspect forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.

• The inspector monitors’ the maintenance departments program, such as but not

limited to, engine oil consumption, logs and records processes, hydraulic

contamination, NDI, electrical static discharge, employee certification

programs, confined space entry, tool control, foreign object damage, material

control receiving inspections, weight and balance, fall protection and safety

programs.

• The inspector assists in the development and maintenance of ground and flight

operation standard operating procedures, quality plan and safety plans.

Assists maintenance in briefing and debriefing functional check flights.

• Possess knowledge of basic computer skills sufficient to use Government

computer system to access various technical references for airframe repairs

and Government training requirements.

• Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory

requirements.

• Comply with work order timekeeping system procedures.

• Maintain high state of cleanliness and utilize a clean-as-you-go process when

executing maintenance duties.

• Perform weekly Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk-downs.

• Maintain situational awareness, stay cognitive-focused, and mitigate risks.

• Comply with processes and procedures as per DHS/DOD documents and

publications.

• Immediately report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the

supervisor. Maintain and control tools IAW tool control policy and

instructions. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis to identify when

to replace worn or broken tools and report the need for replacement tools to

the supervisor.

• Clean work area as necessary, assuring all hazardous materials are properly

stored; Handle hazardous materials, expired materials and wastes in

accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

• Comply with safety rules and procedures and perform work in a manner that

enhances the safety of the work area. Promptly report accidents, injuries,

safety, violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.

• Perform weekly break room and smoking area cleaning duties.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation

Suitability clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the

clearance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Five (5) years of experience in aircraft maintenance.

• Valid Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License required.

• Valid FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) required.

• Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.

• Possess a valid United States driver's license.

• Possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to

structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent

organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery

schedule.

• Ability to read and interpret data is required.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Capable of performing tasks that frequently require lifting, reaching,

bending, walking, pulling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling,

and stretching for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be capable of performing tasks in cramped, awkward, and strained

positions and/or climbing up and down ladders, work platforms, scaffolding,

and aircraft structures.

• Must be capable of carrying items up to 40 pounds or, for heavier objects,

must seek assistance of other workers or weightlifting devices.

• Must be capable of wearing cumbersome personal protective equipment for

HAZMAT operations.

• May be required to work night shifts.

• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.

• Some domestic travel may be required.

Compensation Details

• Hourly Rate: $47.07

Original Posting

• 06/16/2026 - Until Filled

• Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three
• days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.
• This timeline may change based on business needs.

• Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices
• provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual
• orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or
• medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age,
• ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,
• marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information,
• national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical
• disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with
• or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under
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