Aviation Inspector

Date posted: September 18, 2026

Pay: From $78,000.00 per year

Job description:

Location: Chesterfield, MO
Industry: Aviation / Aircraft Refurbishment
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aviation Quality Control Inspector to join a growing aviation operation in Chesterfield, Missouri. This position is responsible for supporting day-to-day Quality operations and ensuring aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment work meets company, customer, and applicable FAA requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of FAA regulations and Repair Station operations, hands-on familiarity with aircraft maintenance and inspection processes, and exceptional attention to detail. Experience involving aircraft interiors and paint operations is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Quality activities to ensure continued compliance with applicable requirements.
• Perform and document in-process and final inspections of aircraft-related work.
• Review completed work orders for accuracy, required documentation, data, and signatures.
• Perform final project release procedures and Certificate of Conformance (CofC) issuance.
• Work directly with maintenance inspectors, technicians, customer Quality personnel, and FAA representatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations and other regulatory requirements.
• Research aircraft maintenance records related to interior refurbishment and other project requirements.
• Assist technicians with technical and regulatory questions.
• Review work-order discrepancy sheets for accuracy and timely completion.
• Assist with documentation for Major Repairs and Alterations, FAA Field Approvals, and FAA Form 8130-3.
• Communicate with regulatory personnel, manufacturer representatives, and DARs when technical guidance or airworthiness clarification is required.
• Help resolve Quality Control concerns across departments while ensuring projects remain compliant and on schedule.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to Repair Station operations, including 14 CFR Parts 1, 21, 23, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145.
• Strong familiarity with aircraft maintenance operations.
• Aircraft interior and/or paint operations experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of aviation Quality Control and inspection practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with technicians, customers, inspectors, and regulatory representatives.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with aviation systems such as Corridor, AMSTAT, CAMP, STARS, and CESSCOM is beneficial.

Additional Hands-On Aviation Experience

This position may also support aircraft cabinetry operations. Relevant experience may include building or modifying VVIP-quality aircraft cabinetry, monuments, and interior components, reading blueprints and technical drawings, working with engineers/designers, and maintaining strict aviation quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that quality and regulatory compliance are critical in aviation. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable making quality-related decisions, able to work across multiple departments, and capable of maintaining high standards while keeping projects moving toward completion.

Apply today if you have aviation Quality Control/inspection experience and are looking to bring your expertise to a specialized aircraft refurbishment environment in Chesterfield, MO.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Join a team that values hard work, professional growth, and employee success. Our clients are established organizations that invest in their people, provide opportunities for advancement, and foster collaborative work environments.