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PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Aircraft Inspector IV in Vandalia, OH.

If you're a highly skilled aviation professional with a passion for safety, compliance, and quality, this is your opportunity to play a critical leadership role in ensuring aircraft meet the highest standards of airworthiness. Join a team where your expertise directly impacts flight readiness, operational excellence, and the safety of every mission.

Location: Vandalia, OH
Schedule: Monday – Friday | First Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $49.71 per hour

As an Aircraft Inspector IV, you'll lead complex aircraft inspections and quality assurance activities while serving as a trusted technical expert. Your work will help ensure aircraft systems, structures, and avionics comply with FAA regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.

In this leadership role, you'll not only inspect aircraft but also mentor fellow inspectors, improve inspection processes, and help maintain the highest levels of safety and performance.

As an Aircraft Inspector IV, you will:

• Lead and oversee complex aircraft inspections and quality assessments

• Perform on-aircraft inspections, including avionics and structural evaluations

• Verify aircraft airworthiness following maintenance, repairs, and modifications

• Develop, implement, and improve inspection protocols and procedures

• Ensure accurate, detailed, and compliant inspection documentation

• Investigate, address, and resolve compliance findings and quality concerns

• Conduct audits of maintenance processes and quality systems

• Verify adherence to FAA regulations, company procedures, and industry standards

• Utilize inspection tools, methods, and equipment to assess aircraft condition and performance

• Mentor, train, and support junior inspectors and quality personnel

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Active, current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years of relevant aircraft inspection or maintenance experience

• Advanced knowledge of:

  • Aircraft systems

  • Aircraft structures

  • Aircraft equipment and components

  • Airworthiness requirements

• Thorough understanding of product audit and inspection processes and procedures

• Experience applying aircraft inspection methods, techniques, practices, tools, and equipment

• Ability to determine airworthiness of aviation products following maintenance activities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills

A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for some experience requirements.

Top candidates may also possess:

• Experience leading inspection teams or quality organizations

• Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations and compliance standards

• Background performing structural and avionics inspections

• Experience supporting aviation maintenance audits

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities

• Continuous improvement and quality assurance experience in aerospace environments

• Proven mentoring and training experience

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're dedicated to connecting talented aviation professionals with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace. This is an opportunity to leverage your inspection expertise in a role where quality, safety, and precision are valued every day.

• Competitive pay at $49.71 per hour

• Stable first-shift schedule with weekends off

• Opportunity to work with a respected aviation industry leader

• Leadership responsibilities that allow you to influence quality and safety standards

• Collaborative team environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement

• Exposure to advanced aircraft systems and cutting-edge aviation technologies

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

• Meaningful work that directly supports aircraft safety and mission success

If you're an experienced aircraft inspection professional who takes pride in ensuring airworthiness, maintaining compliance, and leading with excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an Aircraft Inspector IV in Vandalia, OH. Help ensure every aircraft meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance!

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