**Title:** Lead, Inspector **Location:** United States-Illinois-Rockford **Other Locations:** United States **Job Number:** 17005 **SUMMARY** **The aircraft Lead inspector is responsible for performing assigned inspections on civil aviation articles in accordance with technical data provided by the manufacturers for continued airworthiness, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, government, and industry standard practices. As well as the oversight for the Inspector.** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** · Verifies work performed on aviation articles is performed in compliance with manufacturer data and customer data. · Performs incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections. · Review maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to ensure all necessary repairs, inspections, Op-checks, and documentation have been completed in accordance with the current approved/accepted technical data. · Will be authorized to approve work performed for the return to service. Perform task as assigned relating to the privileges granted under 14 CFR Part 65. · Always observing company safety requirements while carrying out assigned tasks. · Administer effective training and on the job training of Quality Control inspectors. · Assist Quality Control Supervisor in reviewing and updating department standards. · All other duties as assigned. **CORE COMPETENCIES** · Financial Acumen. · Strategic Planning. · Building Partnerships. · Building Trust. · Facilitating Change. · Coaching. · Safety Advocacy. · Work Standards Qualifications: **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** · FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, required. · 5 years aviation experience required; 2 years QC experience required. · In-depth knowledge and prior experience with FAR Part 121 or Part 145. · Associate of Arts (AA) degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school, preferred. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT** The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and comply with OSHA standards. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.