Job Details

As an Aircraft Inspector III, you will inspect aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness and conformance to manufacturer specifications and government regulations. Your responsibilities include identifying any breach of airworthiness standards and performing in?process inspections, final inspections of minor work (non?337), and approving the return to service of minor work.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation. It is a prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for high?performance ISR and aviation systems, providing end?to?end C4ISR capabilities that encompass design, integration, test, certification, training, and logistics support.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts.
• Understanding and experience with product audit and inspection processes and procedures.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1.
• Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) designation.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. Military.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer?focused technology and best?of?breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of Americas fastest?growing companies.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and more.

Important Notice

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non?U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment type

Full?time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity Employer

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.