Job Description

Aircraft Quality Inspector

Located: Latrobe, PA

Pay: $50's+/hour (based on experience)

**Direct Placement Opportunity Can start ASAP**

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Quality Inspectors to support aircraft maintenance operations within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station. This role is vital for ensuring maintenance activities, inspections, aircraft records, and return-to-service documentation are completed in accordance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and quality standards. The ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of aviation maintenance documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance records, work orders, and aircraft documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify compliance with FAA regulations, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and company procedures.
• Perform inspections of maintenance activities, components, and aircraft prior to return-to-service.
• Issue and review FAA Form 337 and FAA Form 8130-3 documentation when applicable.
• Maintain and audit aircraft and repair station records in accordance with Part 145 requirements.
• Assist with maintaining quality manuals, inspection procedures, and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal audits, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, management, and regulatory representatives to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.

Essential Skills

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• 5+ years of aviation maintenance, inspection, quality assurance, or quality control experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Part 43 and Part 145 regulations.
• Experience reviewing aircraft maintenance records and return-to-service documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering data, technical publications, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance teams.
• Strong computer skills and experience maintaining electronic maintenance records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military aviation quality, maintenance control, or inspection experience will be considered.
• Experience with various helicopter models such as AW139, AW119, AW109, Bell 412, Bell 427, EC145, EC135, AS350, S92, S76, MD500 is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a medium-sized heli repair station with great internal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and low turnover. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to work on various civilian helicopter models, including AW/Sikorsky/Bell/Eurocopter. Benefit from a supportive work culture that offers 1st shift hours and overtime availability.

Work Environment

This position supports an FAA Part 145 helicopter maintenance operation and is split between office and hangar environments. The Quality Inspector will work closely with maintenance technicians, avionics technicians, leadership, and regulatory personnel to ensure aircraft are maintained and returned to service safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with FAA requirements.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit?

For more information, contact:

Cole Scopetto - (610) 249-2803

This is a Permanent position based out of Latrobe, PA.

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $104000.00/yr.

-Competitive hourly pay based on experience -Full-time, long-term career opportunity -Health insurance reimbursement -Opportunities for training and professional development -Exposure to a variety of civilian and military helicopter platforms -Work in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment -Collaborative team of maintenance, avionics, sheet metal, and quality professionals -Opportunity to work alongside experienced aviation leaders and technicians -Hands-on experience with Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, and Sikorsky aircraft platforms -Growing company with opportunities for career advancement -Stable, safety-focused work environment -Exposure to aircraft modifications, heavy maintenance, inspections, and special projects

This is a fully onsite position in Latrobe,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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