Senior Quality Inspector

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Be part of the founding Quality team for the first US Pilatus PC-12 assembly line in Sarasota, FL. After 6–12 months of hands‑on training in Stans, Switzerland (from summer 2026), you return as a core expert to support ramp‑up and mentor new staff and shape the future of Pilatus in the U.S.

• Perform in-process and final inspections on aircraft structures, systems, and avionics
• Verify conformity to approved drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Document and sign off inspections in line with regulatory and quality requirements
• Learn Pilatus inspection methods in Switzerland and integrate lessons into Sarasota procedures
• Support development and standardization of US quality inspection processes
• Train/mentor inspectors and mechanics on quality gates, expectations, and compliance
• Act as an independent quality authority, identifying risks, nonconformities early and ensuring EASA, company and customer compliance

• Perform in-process and final inspections on aircraft structures, systems, and avionics
• Verify conformity to approved drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Document and sign off inspections in line with regulatory and quality requirements
• Learn Pilatus inspection methods in Switzerland and integrate lessons into Sarasota procedures
• Support development and standardization of US quality inspection processes
• Train and mentor inspectors and mechanics on quality gates, expectations, and compliance
• Act as an independent quality authority, identifying risks, non‑conformities early and ensuring EASA/company, customer compliance

• Unique opportunity to help launch Pilatus' first US PC-12 assembly line
• International training assignment, cultural exchange, language training at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland (approx. 6‑12 months), including a comprehensive support package for the Switzerland assignment (details provided separately)
• Long‑term career growth opportunities, including paths into Team Lead, Specialist or leadership roles as the program matures
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and retention incentives, including 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually, and monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long‑term disability insurance premiums paid in full

Amber Holmes