AircraftInspector

_**Job Description:**_ AMA has an exciting opportunity to add a motivated and talented Aircraft Inspector to our onsite team supporting NASA’s science, experiential and support aircraft/projects. The position requires an in-depth level of understanding regarding Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), aircraft specific technical manuals, and organizational procedures to ensure the quality of aircraft maintenance activities of assigned aircraft. This position will ensure all maintenance actions and inspections are accomplished according to guiding directives, technical manuals and regulations for the aircraft, engine or appliance being returned to service. Inspections may be performed on any system or procedure to ensure quality of the product. This is a temporary, on-call position, not to exceed 31 Dec 2026. The location of work will be at an off-site position, with the home base at NASA Armstrong, located at Edwards AFB in California. Salary range: $124,800-$135,200 per year. **Responsibilities:** * Inspect and verify aircraft and aircraft subsystem work per NASA, Air Force, Navy, FAA, and commercial requirements. * Ability to achieve Inspection Authority (IA) within one week, if not already certified. * Perform inspection on aircraft work assigned to any project, platform or shop as required. * Perform various processes, aircraft audits, and surveillances. * Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of applications. * Ability to generate written reports documenting audit results, nonconformity findings, opportunities for improvement, and positive practices. * Perform analysis and administration of root cause, containment, and corrective action plans. * Ensure all work which requires an inspection is performed and subsequently captured in the NASA aircraft maintenance management system, on the appropriate quality record (if applicable), or other approved documentation format. * Witness operational tests/checks on equipment in accordance with approved technical data. * Record a