QC Inspector

Who We Are And Where We Are Going

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

We are actively interviewing qualified candidates for a Quality Control Inspector position on our growing team. Whether you’re an experienced A&P mechanic, ready to transition into Quality Control or a seasoned QC professional, we want to connect with you! Guided by our core values of respect, safety, quality, and results, you’ll help uphold the highest standards that keep our operations running smoothly and securely.

As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and 12‑hour schedules. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift based on operational needs. Some schedules may qualify for shift differential. Overtime—both scheduled and unscheduled, including holidays—may also be required.

• Research technical data and perform inspection of hangered aircraft in heavy maintenance checks, flight line/storage induction or reactivation, and back‑shop repair/overhaul maintenance activities in accordance with applicable aircraft/component maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Enforce Quality Control standards for material receiving, shipping, storage, handling, repairs and overhaul to ensure that quality, allowable tolerances and other specifications set by Ascent Aviation and the applicable manufacturer are met.
• Perform inspection of aircraft components during assembly, installation and adjustment phases of incorporation onto an aircraft to ensure workmanship and materials conform to the aircraft manufacturer's specifications and maintenance manual procedures.
• Ensure that all Work-In-Progress is properly documented in the work performed and that corrective actions used have the correct technical data references documented in the corrective action block and work-in-progress steps.
• Record all inspection data on the proper form, report and/or inspection tag and bring to the attention of the Lead Inspector any irregularities that would cause injury to personnel or the aircraft to be unsafe or unairworthy.
• Perform maintenance work/repair of company equipment and general shop housekeeping.
• Test tightness of airframe connections with hand tools and use flashlight and mirror to inspect fit of parts.
• Examine assembly, installation and adjustment of ailerons and rudders to ensure workmanship and materials conform with Civil Air Regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures.
• Determine accuracy of installation of components in power plant and hydraulic system using protractor, micrometer, calipers and gauges to ensure that specified tolerances are met.
• Sign inspection tag to approve unit or record reasons for rejecting unit.
• Log inspections performed on aircraft.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner, directing activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
• Perform facility audits for safety and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with customer representatives.
• Perform duties of Lead Inspector in their absence.
• Ensure that proper documentation is made on training records for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor or Manager.
• Perform maintenance duties away from base on temporary duty.

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO – Eligible for up to 3 weeks in your first year, in addition to 7 paid company holidays
• Company‑provided Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the English language
• Skilled in using…