Aviation Inspector

Overview Aviation Inspector

LOCATION: Cherry Point, North Carolina

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Secret

Astrion is currently seeking a NAVAIR T408 Turbine Engine Inspector to support our customer at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. This position supports inspection, condition documentation, and digital data entry for T408 turbine engine systems in accordance with applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) and engineering guidance.

• Minimum of 10 years of aviation-related technical, inspection, or maintenance support experience
• Proficient knowledge of turbine engine systems, inspections and aviation maintenance practices, policies and regulations.
• Background in quality assurance and technical inspection, with experience in military aviation records and documentation, including aviation maintenance data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect, assess, and accurately describe component conditions in accordance with applicable Technical Manuals (TMs) and engineering guidance.
• Experience supporting DoD or military aviation programs, preferably within a NAVAIR environment.
• Experience using Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and electronic technical data.
• Experience in data collection, entering, reviewing, and annotating information in web-based or electronic data systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel and Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills include effective interaction with customers and technical teams.
• Must possess an active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance and be able to maintain clearance eligibility.

• Engineering-minded inspector with an analytical, research-oriented approach to inspection, documentation, and data interpretation.
• Experience with Turbine engine systems such as T64, T700, or ideally T408 Turboshaft Engine maintenance or inspection
• Technical inspector with Engineering background.
• Ability to collect, edit and transcribe digital photographic data.
• Working knowledge of NAVAIR maintenance documentation, inspection records, and data standards
• Active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
• Aviation Maintenance Professional Certification (or equivalent)
• Prior experience supporting NAVAIR or USMC aviation activities
• Digital photography and inspection documentation experience
• Basic photo editing experience (cropping, labeling, clarity enhancement)

• Perform pre-shop teardown analysis and inspections of T408 turbine engine systems and components IAW applicable TMs and engineering guidance
• Assess and document equipment condition, wear, or damage, including measurements and digital photographs
• Perform limited handling or repositioning of components as necessary to support inspection and photographic documentation
• Review and reference available historical maintenance records and documentation to support inspection context
• Enter inspection findings, photographs, and supporting information into an electronic database or application repository
• Identify and document anomalous or noteworthy conditions for further review by engineering or program personnel
• Coordinate and integrate with engineering working groups, as directed, to support inspection documentation efforts
• Support special inspection projects or studies, as tasked, to aid engineering analysis
• Interface with engineering and program management personnel in support of inspection and documentation activities