QC Inspector - Spirit Airlines

At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet!  

• Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
• The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live.  That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation.
• Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them.
• Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family.

Starting Pay: $39.75/hr

• Performs assigned inspection functions in accordance with the Company's GMM, Manufacturer's Maintenance Manual Procedures and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations to ensure that the Company aircraft, engines, appliances, and components are maintained to the prescribed standards of airworthiness and serviceability. Provides quality oversight for all maintenance activities.
• Performs preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final inspections. Performs Special and Detailed Inspections by the requesting or requiring documents.  Performs Required Inspection Item (RII) and Buy Back inspections.
• Performs Material Inspections of incoming aircraft components to ensure the use of legal, conforming and applicable parts and materials.
• Conducts surveillance and sampling of work performed, maintenance practices and processes to ensure maintenance and documentation is accomplished according to the Spirit Airlines maintenance program.  Assures the use of approved data, materials, tools, test equipment and that a high standard of workmanship is present.
• Conducts final review of all maintenance documents and SETS records prior to records archival for completion, correctness, use of appropriate references to approved data.  Identify and log errors into the Records Error database and generate Record Error Notices for correction.
• Review aircraft logbooks for pilot and AMTs reports, deferred maintenance and accomplishment of correct airworthiness release procedures.
• Ensure Spirit processes, i.e. Calibrated Tools, Shelf Life Items, quarantine and scrapped parts, in various locations are accomplished in accordance with company manuals.
• As designated and assigned by the Manager Quality Control, accomplish safety and housekeeping checks of hangar and/or line work areas.
• Assist the Manager Quality Control in the on-site acceptance checks of additional aircraft to be added to the company's Ops Specs.
• Provide guidance and assistance to maintenance personnel in order to train, maintain and enhance compliance to programs, policies, and procedures.
• Performs as a Designated  Instructor in areas and/ or subjects as qualified and approved by the Manager, Maintenance Training and the Manager Quality Control.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

• A&P License is required and ability to demonstrate use of A/P within 36 months
• 3 years maintenance experience on FAR part 121 certificated aircraft of 50 or more passenger aircraft
• Ability to hold and maintain Required Inspection Item (RII), Airworthiness Release Authorization (ARA) and Material Inspection (MI) authorization
• Knowledge of GMM, Maintenance Programs, and other related company manuals
• Comprehensive understanding of Part 121 Regulations

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field
• Experience on Airbus A320 Fleet type aircraft
• Inspection experience under Part 121 Regulations

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members.

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.