Aircraft Inspector III

Full-time Contract Position – Hagerstown, MD

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

As an Aircraft Inspector III, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and airworthiness of the fleet. You will utilize your expertise to conduct thorough inspections of aircraft, systems, equipment, and components, verifying their compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications. Your primary responsibility will be to identify any discrepancies that could affect the airworthiness of our aircraft, ensuring that all standards are met.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure airworthiness, safety, and compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications
Identify, document, and report deficiencies, discrepancies, and non-conformance issues during in-process inspections and final evaluations
Perform and approve inspections of minor repairs and alterations (non-337 form work) in accordance with regulatory requirements
Issue approvals for return to service after inspection of minor work, ensuring all maintenance activities meet established standards
Apply thorough knowledge of aerospace inspection processes, FAA guidelines, and quality assurance practices to maintain aircraft readiness
Review technical data, maintenance records, and inspection checklists for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams to resolve inspection findings and recommend corrective actions
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aircraft systems, inspection techniques, and safety protocols to ensure compliance with evolving industry standards
Operate within safety-sensitive conditions, adhering to strict aviation safety, hazardous material handling, and occupational safety requirements
Support compliance audits, inspections, and reporting requirements in alignment with FAA, DoD, and aerospace industry standards
Uphold company and federal safety standards by ensuring rigorous inspection practices in outdoor, high-noise, and hazardous working environments

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
A higher level degree may substitute for experience
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts
Understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures
Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Experience

Basic understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1
Understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations
Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

Work Environment

On-site position located in Hagerstown, Maryland
This is a 1-year contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $40 - $45, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.