Job Description

Role Summary

The Aviation QA/QC Inspector ensures that aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul activities comply with applicable FAA and Civil Aviation Authority requirements, manufacturer specifications and company quality standards. The role combines Quality Control (QC), through hands-on and real-time inspection of aircraft, components and technical work, with Quality Assurance (QA), through compliance monitoring, audits, documentation control and airworthiness record management.

The position requires strong technical judgment, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work closely with maintenance teams while maintaining the independence and rigor expected of the Quality function.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control — Physical Inspections & Technical Oversight

• Perform in-process and final physical and visual inspections of airframes, powerplants, avionics, electrical wiring harnesses and mechanical assemblies during and after maintenance activities.
• Verify that precision measurement tools, gauges, micrometers and test equipment are correctly calibrated, controlled and tracked.
• Perform return-to-service inspections and aircraft sign-offs within the scope of applicable regulatory requirements, company procedures and individual authorization, confirming that maintenance tasks are complete and the aircraft is safe for operation.
• Identify technical discrepancies or non-conformities and ensure they are appropriately documented and resolved before release.

Quality Assurance — Compliance, Audits & Documentation

• Monitor, research and interpret applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs) and other technical requirements to support regulatory and technical compliance.
• Review, compile and maintain accurate historical maintenance logbooks, material test reports, configuration records and supporting airworthiness documentation.
• Coordinate and support internal audits and regulatory inspections conducted by aviation authorities and other authorized external parties.
• Assess new-hire technical skills and knowledge within the Quality remit and identify training needs to address competency gaps.
• Document system deficiencies, raise non-conformance reports and work with maintenance teams to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement of Quality procedures, inspection practices and compliance controls.

Regulatory & Operational Environment

• Maintenance and Repair (MRO) environment with a primary focus on in-process and final inspections, maintenance tracking, logbook sign-offs, AD/SB tracking and return-to-service safety.
• Working knowledge of applicable FAA requirements, including 14 CFR Part 43 and Part 145, together with relevant Civil Aviation Authority requirements where applicable.
• Compliance with manufacturer maintenance data, company manuals, approved procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on helicopter maintenance and/or aviation quality inspection experience.
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license is mandatory.
• Strong practical knowledge of helicopter maintenance, inspection and airworthiness requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals and other approved technical data.
• Proficiency in the use of precision tools, including calipers, micrometers and gauges, as well as computerized maintenance tracking systems.
• Experience working in an FAA-regulated MRO or Part 145 environment is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and a disciplined approach to quality and regulatory compliance.
• Strong technical judgment with the confidence to identify, document and escalate compliance or airworthiness concerns.
• Clear and accurate technical report-writing skills, including the ability to maintain regulatory logbooks and quality records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a root-cause and corrective-action mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, managers, regulators and external stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, objectivity and discretion when handling quality and compliance matters.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Collaborative approach while maintaining the independence required of the Quality function.

Key Relationships

• Accountable Manager.
• Maintenance and MRO leadership teams.
• Aircraft maintenance technicians and certifying personnel.
• Regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• Engineering, Technical Records and other operational support functions.

Key Performance Indicators

Quality and accuracy of inspection and airworthiness records.

Timely identification and closure of non-conformities and corrective actions.

Compliance with applicable regulatory, manufacturer and company requirements.

Audit readiness and effectiveness of follow-up actions.

Calibration and control status of applicable tools and inspection equipment.

What We Offer

The opportunity to join an international helicopter group with growing MRO activities.

A key Quality role with direct impact on aircraft safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

A technically challenging environment working closely with experienced aviation professionals.

Exposure to a broad range of helicopter maintenance and quality activities.

Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning within an international organization.

A collaborative workplace that values safety, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.

A competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and, where applicable, a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position to careers@rotortrade.com. Please include “ Aviation QA/QC Inspector ” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rotortrade is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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