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Sterling

Materials Quality Assurance Inspector

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Reports to:
Director of Quality Assurance

Qualifications:

  • At least two years of aircraft maintenance experience, with a preference for experience with parts receiving and tracking.
  • Strong understanding of FAA regulations, airline maintenance manuals, and specific procedures related to parts receiving tasks.
  • Able to read, write, and speak English language.
  • Able to lift 50LBs.
  • Able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work with multiple departments, strong attention to detail, good communication skills.
  • Basic Word and Excel experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:
These shall include, but are not limited to the following;

  • Performing QA/QC materials receiving inspections authorized by the Quality Control

department in accordance with GMM.

  • Performing assigned material inspection functions, in accordance with Company

maintenance manual inspection procedures, to ensure Company materials are
handled, stored and tracked IAW GMM.

  • Performing assigned audits in accordance with the GMM.
  • Rejection and quarantine of any part or component that does not meet company

standards from entering stock.

  • Reporting trends or concerns to the DQC.
  • Conducting on-the-job training as outlined in Company Maintenance Training Manual.
  • Perform receiving inspections of parts and accessories ensuring materials received are inspected to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation

Regulations and Company Specifications.

  • Request and review teardown reports before purchasing parts to ensure informed

decision making.

  • Accurately track parts are sent out for repair or overhaul.
  • Verify parts sent out and received have had correct inspection, overhaul or repair

conducted.

  • Ensure accurate data entries are made to ensure computer tracking systems track time limits accurately.
  • Other duties as assigned by DQC or QC manager
  • Monitor and track problematic parts so they don’t enter back into inventory.
  • Make recommendations to DQC for any procedural change to increase efficiency and efficiency in materials receiving.
  • Track vendor performance to ensure repairs and overhauls meet quality standards.
  • Ensure tracking and receiving procedures controls are followed to avoid unnecessary purchases.
  • Assist Materials Manager with developing and monitoring min/max stock levels.
  • Participate in cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure receiving inspection procedures are adequate to ensure faulty parts are

rejected.

  • Review and verify all incoming documentation (e.g., 8130-3, Certificates of

Conformance, traceability documents) for compliance and accuracy.

  • Ensure adherence to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling procedures and general

safety protocols during material inspection and handling.

  • Assist during internal and external audits (FAA, customer, or vendor) by providing

relevant documentation and supporting data.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Top tier pay dependent on experience (DOE).
  • Join a stable, rapidly growing aviation company.
  • Work in an exciting, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Collaborate with knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable coworkers.
  • Real opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Supplemental coverage options.
  • Company HSA contributions.
  • Competitive PTO plan.
  • 401(k.)
  • myIDTravel and ID90 flight perks.
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