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Republic Airways

Inspector

Republic Airways, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Position Purpose Performs inspection on completed maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment in accordance with standards and regulations.

Essential Duties

Performs assigned inspection functions in accordance with Company and maintenance manual inspections to ensure aircraft are maintained to prescribed standards of airworthiness.

Accomplishes Required Inspection Items (RII) to ensure maintenance work is done completely and accurately.

Audits completed aircraft maintenance documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Completes Detailed Visual Inspections (DVI) and General Visual Inspections (GVI) on completed maintenance.

Performs Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT).

Grants approval to mechanics to close airplane components after inspection.

Provides guidance, technical support, and training to mechanics; conducts on‑the‑job training.

Assists maintenance with research and interpretation of manuals and technical data.

Performs Structural Defect Reporting (SDR), Fatigue Critical Structure (FCS), and Major Repair Reporting.

Conducts Receiving Inspection and Mutilation of Beyond Economical Repair (BER) of aircraft parts.

Uses tools, equipment and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of work in accordance with accepted industry practices; verifies calibration and ensures safety.

Maintains a clean, safe working environment throughout the shift.

Updates supervisor on progress; reviews paperwork at shift end; assists with shift turnover reports.

Completes all internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, and computer system transactions (MEL, DMI).

Adheres to established work schedule; participates in shift meetings and briefings.

Submits in writing any suggested changes in operational procedures to enhance safety and cost‑effectiveness.

Accesses Company Intranet to review GMM and aircraft manuals; ensures part effectivity per aircraft.

Adheres to recurrent training, including FAA AMT training, and keeps licenses and certifications up‑to‑date.

Reads and acknowledges maintenance newsletters and Company emails promptly.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.

RII certificate.

At least 1 year of experience.

Experience using a computer to look up information and input data.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Previous experience as an A&P mechanic or airline experience.

Non‑Destructive Testing license.

Quality assurance experience.

Other Requirements

Stable employment history.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Possession of required tools.

Able to work both in a team setting and individually.

Regulatory Requirements

Able to pass an FAA required 10‑year work history review and pass criminal background and fingerprint checks.

Willing to submit to and pass FAA and company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively and be understood before groups of associates of the organization.

Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Decision Making Possesses decision‑making skills. Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low.

Physical Demands

Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time.

Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time.

Able to lift or move 75 pounds over 70% of the time.

Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery.

Work Environment

Work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time.

Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time.

Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time.

Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time.

Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open‑air hangar as well as the airport terminal up to 100% of the time.

The work environment can be very loud.

Able to wear a respirator and protective equipment for testing and regular duties; minimal facial hair to ensure proper fit in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24‑hour operations.

Travel Requirements Able to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability, and Veteran Accommodations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Columbus, OH

$80,000.00 – $115,000.00

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