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Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector

We are looking for Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector candidates for a project delivered through the hiring partner.

What you'll do

  • Review, analyze, and annotate aircraft maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs (IPC), and related technical documents.
  • Evaluate and critique borescope engine inspection data, identifying anomalies and recommending corrective actions based on FAA standards.
  • Assess composite structure inspection processes and outcomes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Interpret approach plates and flight operations briefing materials, providing detailed feedback on navigational and operational accuracy.
  • Deliver comprehensive written and verbal insights on maintenance and inspection procedures to inform AI model development.
  • Cross-reference maintenance tasks with FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 to ensure compliance and accurate process representation.
  • Contribute subject matter expertise to refine and validate data sets used for AI training in aviation contexts.

What you need

  • FAA-certified professionals with deep technical insight and a passion for precision in documentation, communication, and compliance within regulated environments.

Nice to have

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate, Inspection Authorization (IA), or equivalent Part 145 inspector status strongly preferred.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and regulatory compliance.
  • Expertise with borescope engine inspection and interpretation of resulting imagery and reports.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, IPCs, and approach plates.
  • Thorough working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 regulations and real-world application.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Experience as a check airman or in training/mentoring roles within aviation maintenance settings is a plus.

Expertise

Who you work with

Project and contracting process: the hiring partner. Applications continue on the provider's website.

Pay and hours

This role pays $70–$130/hr. The work is remote. That is about 89% above the $53 an hour median for engineering roles open now.

Median pay for engineering roles: $53/hr

Who can apply from where

Open to candidates in United States. With a profile, Tier1 checks your country and languages against this role and every other before you apply.

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