West Star Aviation, LLC
Lead Maintenance Inspector
West Star Aviation, LLC, Statesville, North Carolina, United States, 28625
Lead Maintenance Inspector
West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well‑being with a small company feel.
What to Expect Weekend Overnight (5th Shift), three 12‑hour shifts, Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
Review technician assignments and sign‑offs to ensure adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
Perform front‑line spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected, and documented.
Oversee engine run/taxi qualification of technicians assigned to run engines or taxi aircraft.
Verify satisfactory squawk completion.
Verify operational checks.
Conduct spot‑check verification of technician proficiency.
Verify and communicate with tech support.
Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with regarding the maintenance performed.
Ensure MEL verification procedures outlined in MQB 2018‑02 Rev 1 are adhered to.
Perform aircraft final walk‑around and release, with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
Advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used (i.e., Manufacturers’ Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.).
Ensure that the policies and procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM are followed.
Ensure proper tagging, inspection, and identification of parts and components as outlined in this manual; these inspections are to be carried out in real‑time coordination with maintenance activities.
Ensure that distributed customer requests are being carried out in the manner expected of WSA.
Verify proper tech support involvement.
Verify tech support is referenced in Corridor corrective actions.
Verify MX Net project status.
Verify MX Net updates.
Spot‑check Ramp App usage.
Perform the functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster.
Reject items and work found to be non‑compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for return‑to‑service consideration.
Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that could lead to a quality escape.
Reject corrective actions related to quality issues.
Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Airlines and Aviation
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What to Expect Weekend Overnight (5th Shift), three 12‑hour shifts, Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
Review technician assignments and sign‑offs to ensure adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
Perform front‑line spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected, and documented.
Oversee engine run/taxi qualification of technicians assigned to run engines or taxi aircraft.
Verify satisfactory squawk completion.
Verify operational checks.
Conduct spot‑check verification of technician proficiency.
Verify and communicate with tech support.
Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with regarding the maintenance performed.
Ensure MEL verification procedures outlined in MQB 2018‑02 Rev 1 are adhered to.
Perform aircraft final walk‑around and release, with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
Advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used (i.e., Manufacturers’ Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.).
Ensure that the policies and procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM are followed.
Ensure proper tagging, inspection, and identification of parts and components as outlined in this manual; these inspections are to be carried out in real‑time coordination with maintenance activities.
Ensure that distributed customer requests are being carried out in the manner expected of WSA.
Verify proper tech support involvement.
Verify tech support is referenced in Corridor corrective actions.
Verify MX Net project status.
Verify MX Net updates.
Spot‑check Ramp App usage.
Perform the functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster.
Reject items and work found to be non‑compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for return‑to‑service consideration.
Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that could lead to a quality escape.
Reject corrective actions related to quality issues.
Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Airlines and Aviation
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Statesville, NC .
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