Aircraft Maintenance Manager jobs in Johnson City, TN

Quality Inspector - Aircraft Maintenance

• 321810

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bell Quality Team
Bring your knowledge and experience and help ensure best in class service to our customers. In this position, you’ll be an integral part of the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Maintenance team, working as Quality support to inspect aircraft products and installations. You’ll work with aircraft mechanics and other personnel to ensure work is performed and signed off in accordance with all applicable regulations. You will also leverage your technical abilities and mentoring skills to train and assist with the development of other team members.

What you’ll be doing as an Inspector

• Perform inspections on aircraft products and installations, in accordance with all applicable policies and regulations.
• Ensure that inspection records, reports, and forms that are required by the Repair Station and FARs are properly executed prior to aircraft return to service.
• Leverage your previous experience and specialized expertise to assist in multiple areas
• Provide direction and advice to team members when needed, assisting with questions and recommending actions.
• Mentor and develop earlier-skill team members.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• High self-motivation.
• Team player mindset.
• Ability to prioritize work, trouble shoot, and problem solve.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator, must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with mechanics, leads, and other team members.
• We are looking for driven subject matter experts with a passion for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

What you need to be successful

• FAA A&P Certificate required.
  • Inspection Authorization is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on inspection experience on Bell rotorcraft is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and to team lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform prolonged kneeling, squatting, sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and work stands
• Ability to stand for extended periods during the entire duration of shift
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks
• Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding progress and potential issues
• Willingness to follow instructions and ask for clarification when needed

What we offer you in return

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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