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QA/QC Aircraft Inspector - Up to $25K Hiring Bonus / Relocation Incentive DOE

Westair Boise, Idaho, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: 100% by Compa

Posted Nov 4, 2025

Role & seniority: Senior Aircraft Inspector / QA Inspector in general aviation maintenance (FAA-regulated).

Stack/tools: FAA regulations; Repair Station Manual (RSM); OEM maintenance manuals; Certificated 135 AAIP/CAMP programs; proper tooling and calibration; MS Word & Excel.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Perform in-progress and final visual inspections to determine airworthiness and RTS readiness; review paperwork for compliance.

  • Ensure maintenance complies with FAA regs, RSM, OEM manuals, Western Aircraft policies; determine major/minor repairs or alterations; determine part approvals.

  • Communicate with leads/Service Managers; ensure proper tooling/calibration; uphold quality and airworthiness standards; RTS authority as required.

Must-have skills

  • Minimum 5 years general aviation maintenance experience.

  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certifications.

  • Strong FAR knowledge; QA/QC inspection experience preferred.

  • Experience or familiarity with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper, Pilatus preferred.

  • Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; ability to obtain airport security badge; pass pre-employment drug screen and background.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior QA/QC aircraft inspection experience.

  • Experience coordinating with service departments and repair stations; familiarity with AAIP/CAMP programs.

  • Ability to work with calibrated tooling and interpret complex maintenance documentation.

Location & work type

  • On-site in a hang

Full Description

Job Summary Perform in-progress and final inspections on articles under assembly, repair, and/or alteration. Ensure all maintenance performed is in accordance with FAA regulations, the RSM (Repair Station Manual), and the OEM (original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance manuals for approval of any article for Return to Service (RTS). This will be accomplished by physical inspection and paperwork review.

SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

SIGN-ON BONUS Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

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Duties & Responsibilities Perform visual inspections for quality and workmanship Monitor service department adherence to the Western Safety Manual Service is performed IAW the Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations Ensure that Western Aircraft Policy and Procedures are followed Make decisions to determine airworthiness Determine part approvals Determine major/minor repair or alterations Ensure Certificated 135 Operator’s AAIP or CAMP programs are adhered to during maintenance Ensure proper tooling is used to determine airworthiness and is currently calibrated when applicable Communicate with the leads and the assigned Service Managers regarding assigned work orders Ensure all maintenance performed is of such quality that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller or appliance worked or will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition RTS Authority Technician duties may be required at times

Qualifications & Job Requirements Minimum five (5) years’ experience in general aviation maintenance required Airframe & Powerplant Certifications required Previous QA/QC Aircraft Inspector experience preferred Experience with Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, King Air, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus preferred Strong knowledge of FARs Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Other Prerequisites Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work is primarily performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level, inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Working around equipment with moving parts, ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, frequent standing sitting, walking balancing and stooping.

Available Benefits Medical, dental, vision Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program) 401K & Roth 401k with employer match Flexible Spending programs

\n Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Quality AssuranceQuality ControlAircraft InspectionFAA RegulationsRepair Station ManualOEM Maintenance ManualsAirworthinessVisual InspectionsMaintenance ProceduresTool CalibrationCommunicationGeneral Aviation MaintenanceAirframe CertificationPowerplant CertificationMS WordMS Excelmulti-location

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