Purpose:
This role is responsible for performing preliminary/incoming inspections, hidden damage inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections on aircraft operated by the airline.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Manager of Quality/Chief Inspector to ensure the Quality Control Procedures outlined in the Berry Aviation, Inc. (BAI) General Maintenance Manual are enforced and followed by all personnel.
• Work with the Manager of Quality/Chief Inspector to establish the policies and procedures outlined in the General Maintenance Manual as they relate to the functions of the inspection department.
• Ensure that when maintenance is performed in accordance with the Air Carriers manuals and that all required inspection items (RII) have been inspected, documented and marked as a "RII" on all required inspection records, forms and/or maintenance logs.
• Ensure maintenance personnel have and use the most current aircraft/component manufactures maintenance manuals, technical data, and required forms during maintenance.
• Ensure that precision tools and test equipment used by maintenance personnel are the proper tools and/or test equipment called out in the applicable maintenance/overhaul manuals and are within the required calibration interval at the time of use.
• Ensure aircraft parts and/or components removed by maintenance personnel during the course of maintenance activities have been properly tagged listing the correct disposition to prevent the use of rejected and/or unserviceable parts.
• Ensure the procedures for "Segregation and Handling of Parts" as outlined in the General Maintenance Manual is being followed by all personnel.
• Perform daily in-process inspections on aircraft undergoing maintenance, repair and/or overhaul to assure all worked performed meets the requirements outlined in the General Maintenance Manual and 14 CFR Part 43.
• Perform daily in-process reviews of all inspection records, forms and tags to ensure maintenance personnel are signing off inspection checklists progressively and all inspection findings & corrective actions have been documented on the work order with all required information as outlined in the General Maintenance Manual and 14 CFR Part 43.
• Ensure that only serviceable and airworthy approved parts are installed as part of the maintenance performed by the repair station.
• Monitor shelf life limited parts and materials used by the airline to ensure out of date items are not used on aircraft.
• During the daily in-process reviews/Inspections identify maintenance tasks that qualify as a major repair/alteration as outlined in the General Maintenance Manual and 14 CFR Part 43, ensure these tasks are clearly marked on the work order as such. Coordinate with the Lead Mechanic and Manager of Quality/Chief Inspector to ensure FAA approved data is available and used to perform the major repair/alteration.
• Perform maintenance records audit and finial inspection on a civil aviation article once maintenance is complete, this should include the following:
• Review all inspection records, work orders and forms to ensure maintenance personnel have completed and properly signed off all inspection tasks and cleared all open discrepancies.
• Ensure all required inspections have been performed and documented as such, this includes any "RII" items.
• If any major repairs/alterations were performed verify work was performed in accordance with FAA approved data and the corrective action sign off references the approved data. Execute a FAA Form 337 outlining the work performed and forward to the Manager of Quality/Chief Inspector for review and approval. If an AFM supplement was included as part of the major repair/alteration, make sure a copy has been placed in the AFM.
• If any work performed require an update to the current aircraft weight and balance, make sure all required forms have been completed and a copy of the updated weight and balance has been placed in the AFM.
• If any Airworthiness Directives were complied with verify that the corrective action statement meets the requirements outlined in the General Maintenance Manual.
• Close out work order package with the required maintenance release and/or return to service statements as outlined in the General Maintenance Manual
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by the Manager of Quality/Chief Inspector.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Must read, write, speak & understand the English language.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization at all times.
• Must be able to work productively alone or with little supervision.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions or Standard Operations Instructions.
• Must be able to recognize and prioritize any critical tasks in an industry with constantly changing demands.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Mechanics Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• 18 months of experience as a Quality Inspector in an Airline environment.
• 18 months of experience maintaining like aircraft.
• 6 months of recent experience as a Quality Control Inspector.
• Proficient in using tools, test equipment, and inspection aids applicable to the scope of work assigned
• High School Diploma

Preferred experience:

Turboprop experience on, but not limited to the following airframes:

• SA226/227
• DHC-6
• DHC-8
• EMB120
• ATR42/72
• SAAB340
• SAAB2000
• DO328
• King Air

Physical Requirements:
Incumbent is required to be able to lift a minimum of 50 Lbs.

Berry Aviation, Inc. is firmly committed to fairness and equality in the workplace. We value and recognize the unique backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of all employees. It is the policy of Berry Aviation Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, or citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Berry Aviation, Inc. will comply fully with all applicable federal, state, or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates in E-Verify.

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