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Who we are and where we are going:

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

Core Values:

RESPECT – For each other, our facilities, equipment and our customer’s needs.

SAFETY – Continuously pursuing an accident and injury free environment.

QUALITY – Zero post-delivery defects and audit ready all the time.

RESULTS – On-time, all the time. Meeting our commitments.

This Quality Control Inspection Supervisor position is onsite at our Marana and Tucson locations and will work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

The Quality Control Inspection Supervisor will lead functions assigned in the performance of aircraft quality control inspection to ensure airworthiness of an aircraft.

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation:

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• EAP

What you will do:

Essential Job Functions:

· Researches technical data; performs aircraft inspection, flightline operations and shop work in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.

· Inspects parts and materials purchased for use in maintaining, modifying and configuration of aircraft and equipment to ensure that quality, allowable tolerances, and other specifications and standards set by the company and the applicable manufacturer are met.

· Records all inspection data on forms, reports and inspection tags and brings to the attention of the Lead Inspector any irregularities in the standard practice used that would cause injury to personnel or make the aircraft unsafe.

· Ensure that all maintenance records are completely and accurately completed.

· Ensure that RIIs are properly identified on all work cards in accordance with customer identified requirements.

· Ensures that all Work-In-Progress Conformity Records are properly documented as to work performed for that shift assigned.

· Performs receiving inspection activities when / as required.

· Tests tightness of airframe connections with hand tools and utilizes flashlight and mirror to inspect fit of parts.

· Examines assembly, installation, and adjustment of ailerons and rudders to ensure that workmanship and materials conforms to accepted and approved data and regulatory requirements.

· Determines accuracy of installation of components in power plant and hydraulic system using protractor, micrometer, calipers, and gauges to ensure that specified tolerances are met.

· Signs inspection tag to approve unit, or records reasons for rejecting unit.

· Ensures the complete and accurate completion of all forms, reports, and records (i.e., FAA form 337, FAA form 8130-3, SDR, etc.)

· Enforce Safety and Quality policies and requirements

Marginal Job Functions:

· Performs facility audits for safety and policy compliance.

· Coordinates with customer representatives.

· Assume the duties of Chief Inspector or Lead Inspector in his/her absence.

· Assist the Chief Inspector with training and development of Receiving Inspectors, Aircraft Inspectors, and NDT Inspectors.

· Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

· Performs maintenance duties away from base on temporary duty.

· Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Aircraft Inspections
• A&P License and valid license required
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read, write & understand the English language
• High school Diploma or Equivalent; Post Secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience required.
• Skills in the use of computer systems, maintenance manuals, documentation systems and the Federal Aviation Regulations are required.

· Manager & Supervisors with the overall responsibility for the financial, safety, quality and employee performance of their operation is the person who ensures Ascent Aviation’s policies and procedures are complied with and ensures Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and rules are equally enforced and adhered to.

· The Managers / Supervisors will be responsible to ensure that all required routine performance audits are complied with and are conducted and reported within the specified timeframe. The Managers/Supervisors/Leads shall ensure all corrective action is complied with and maintained in accordance with the agreed plan.

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, and reaching above shoulder level. Requires occasional crawling, crouching, kneeling, and balancing. Requires frequent lifting, carrying pushing, or pulling weight up to 10 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Location: Aircraft maintenance hangar, flightline, and Avionics Shop.

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery.

Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, breathing equipment.

Details:

SMS REQUIREMENTS

- Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.

- Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.

- Any employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct a condition or situation.

- In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee. The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage.

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS