Aircraft Maintenance Inspector

Title: Aircraft Maintenance Inspector

Location: Various

Reports to: Chief Inspector

Built Different:

Jet Access is a family-owned, professionally operated private aviation company. Everything private aviation lives here: charter, aircraft management, maintenance, sales, flight training, FBO services, and charter brokerage. We were the first to bring every sector of private aviation under one brand, and the best of what we are building is still ahead of us.

But here is what you really need to know: the energy at Jet Access is different, and you will feel it from day one. We move with purpose and intensity, thinking strategically, acting decisively, and tackling challenges head-on. This is not a place for coasting. We expect excellence, ownership, and the drive to do things right even when it is harder. We push hard because we genuinely want to elevate the lives of our clients, our aircraft owners, and the people right next to us. Growth is not just happening around us. We are driving it together.

Bring your energy, your expertise, and your commitment to excellence and expect us to meet you with the same. You will have a voice, a real seat at the table, and the opportunity to grow in a company that is genuinely invested in your future. Expect it all.

Our Core Values

• Safety First. Above all else, we operate with the safety of our Team Members, clients, and guests as our top priority. No exceptions, no shortcuts.
• Do the Right Thing for the Long Term. We act ethically, think strategically, and make decisions built for the future. Our Team Members are empowered to choose the harder right over the easier wrong.
• Take Care of Each Other. When we take care of our people, our people take care of our clients and each other. We show up, listen first, and lift each other up.
• Relationships Matter. Our relationships with Team Members, clients, vendors, and the communities we serve are the foundation of our success. We keep our word and build trust one interaction at a time.
• Maintain Positivity. We celebrate wins, lift each other up, and bring optimism and solutions to every challenge. The energy we create together is a choice, and we choose well.

Your Competitive Edge:

• Starting hourly rate of $32.00 – $44.00 per hour depending on experience (includes Inspector Premium of $2.00/hour)
• Overtime pay for all hours over 40 hours per week

Our commitment to “Take Care of Each Other” shows up in everything we offer: generous benefits, competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, excellent training programs, and discounted flight training. You will join a tight-knit family where leadership is compassionate, transparent, and empowers you to achieve success, both for the business and your personal growth.

Where You Make Your Mark

The Aircraft Maintenance Inspector serves as a critical quality gate within the Jet Access Maintenance repair station, ensuring that all work performed by technicians meets FAA regulatory requirements, manufacturer specifications, and Jet Access standards before aircraft are returned to service. This role holds inspection authority delegated by the Chief Inspector and is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and airworthiness of every article that passes through the facility. By maintaining rigorous inspection standards and precise documentation, the Aircraft Maintenance Inspector directly protects the safety of Team Members, clients, crew, and the operational integrity of the Jet Access fleet.

Inspection Authority and Regulatory Compliance

• Perform aircraft inspections in accordance with FAA regulations, Type Certification Data Sheets, Airworthiness Directives, and Jet Access repair station procedures, as delegated by the Chief Inspector per the repair station roster.
• Certify articles for return to service per 14 CFR Part 65 when authorized on the Repair Station Roster, ensuring all airworthiness standards are met prior to release.
• Conduct preliminary, in-progress, hidden damage, and final inspections on all articles processed by the repair station, coordinating closely with Crew Chiefs and maintenance technicians.
• Ensure all inspection activity is performed in full compliance with applicable FARs, manufacturer specifications, and FAA-approved data, immediately reporting any unsafe conditions or discrepancies to the Chief Inspector.
• Oversee proper execution of FAA Form 337 when applicable, and ensure required technical data remains current and accessible for all overhauled or repaired articles.

Documentation and Records Management

• Complete inspection records, reports, and forms with accuracy and thoroughness before any product is returned to service, maintaining documentation integrity across all inspection activities.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, work orders, and maintenance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Verify that maintenance documentation produced by technicians is accurate, complete, and compliant with airworthiness standards prior to sign-off.
• Ensure proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as outlined in company procedures, including red-tagging and segregation of rejected or unserviceable parts.
• Support the Chief Inspector in maintaining the inspection department’s library of current FARs, Type Certification Data Sheets, Airworthiness Directives, and relevant technical data.

Parts Acceptance and Material Integrity

• Perform final acceptance of all incoming materials, including parts, components, and hardware, verifying airworthiness standards are met before items enter the serviceable inventory.
• Ensure rejected or unserviceable parts are clearly identified, red-tagged, and properly segregated from serviceable items in accordance with company and FAA requirements.
• When applicable, ensure that rejected parts are permanently marked as unairworthy and handled appropriately to prevent inadvertent return to service.
• Coordinate with the Parts Department and Crew Chiefs to resolve discrepancies in incoming materials and ensure replacement parts meet applicable airworthiness standards.
• Support the Chief Inspector in monitoring tooling and calibrated equipment used during inspections, ensuring calibration records are current and any out-of-tolerance items are removed from service.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Technical Support

• Partner with Crew Chiefs, maintenance technicians, and leadership to ensure inspections are integrated efficiently into workflow without disrupting operational timelines.
• Provide continuity of inspection responsibilities during shift changes and personnel transitions to ensure no inspection gap occurs in active maintenance processes.
• Support technicians in identifying and resolving quality or safety issues discovered during inspections, communicating findings clearly and constructively.
• Inspect avionics work requiring A&P qualifications, including airframe structural modifications, electrical wiring installations, and weight and balance changes when applicable.
• Contribute to a culture of Safety First by modeling rigorous inspection standards, sharing knowledge with maintenance Team Members, and reinforcing the importance of doing things right the first time.

Continuous Improvement and Organizational Contribution

• Actively participate in EOS rhythms including team meetings, quarterly reviews, and performance discussions, contributing inspection-related insights and process improvement recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection workflows, documentation practices, and quality assurance processes in alignment with repair station standards and company growth.
• Support the Chief Inspector in ensuring repair station manuals are current, initiating or contributing to revisions as regulatory updates or operational changes require.
• Maintain current knowledge of FAA regulatory changes, Airworthiness Directives, and evolving manufacturer guidance relevant to aircraft types serviced by Jet Access.
• Complete special projects and initiatives as needed, embracing opportunities to contribute to Jet Access’s continued growth and success.

Who Thrives in This Seat

The Skills You Carry In

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in an inspection-related or inspector-authorized role
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations, 14 CFR Part 65, Type Certification Data Sheets, Airworthiness Directives, and FAR 145 Repair Station requirements
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting aircraft technical manuals, maintenance drawings, and airworthiness documentation
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate work quality, identify discrepancies, and make return-to-service determinations within the scope of repair station authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail in documentation
• Deep alignment with Jet Access core values and commitment to a family-owned, professionally operated culture
• Ability to pass comprehensive background checks and pre-employment drug screening

What This Role Asks of You

• Full-time, on-site role performed in hangar and shop environments across multiple aircraft types and platforms
• Physical ability to work in varied conditions, including confined spaces, elevated surfaces, and exposure to varying weather and environmental factors
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and perform physically demanding tasks over extended periods
• Some on-call or evening and weekend hours may be required to support operational inspection needs
• Valid driver’s license required

How You Engage

• Maintains composure and professionalism in a high-stakes, safety-critical environment where your decisions carry real consequences
• Communicates inspection findings clearly and constructively, whether approving work or documenting discrepancies, with no ambiguity and no shortcuts
• Receives feedback from the Chief Inspector and leadership with openness and a continuous improvement mindset
• Builds trust with Crew Chiefs and maintenance Team Members by showing up consistently, sharing technical knowledge, and reinforcing the standards that protect everyone
• Demonstrates genuine cultural alignment with Jet Access values, particularly Safety First and Do the Right Thing for the Long Term, in every inspection decision

What the Days Look Like

• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• On-call or evening and weekend hours may be required during active maintenance periods to ensure inspection coverage
• Work is performed primarily in hangar and shop environments, with continuous coordination across Crew Chiefs, technicians, and the Chief Inspector throughout the day
• Attendance at L10 meetings and EOS rhythms as applicable to the maintenance department
• Strong follow-through and workload discipline are expected to ensure no inspection gaps occur in active maintenance workflows

What Sets You Apart

• Inspection Authorization (IA) currently held
• Experience in FAR 145 Repair Station environments with exposure to Part 135 or Part 91 operations
• Familiarity with multiple aircraft types and systems across turbine and piston platforms in corporate or business aviation
• Experience with computerized maintenance tracking systems and electronic documentation platforms
• Background in quality assurance, quality control, or continuous improvement methodologies in an aviation maintenance setting
• Ability to mentor and develop maintenance technicians, sharing inspection knowledge and reinforcing safety standards
• Experience with avionics inspections or structural modifications requiring A&P-level oversight
• Knowledge of aircraft modification processes, STC compliance, and major repair documentation requirements

Jet Access Group and affiliated companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Employment decisions are based solely on the qualifications and merit of the individual candidate and needs of the business, without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.