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Apply your experience where it matters most-ensuring aircraft meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality. In this role, you'll take ownership of inspections, avionics modifications, and airworthiness determinations while working alongside technicians, leadership, and FAA representatives in a fast-paced Part 145 environment.

Who We Are

Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Aviation Quality Control Inspector at our Moline, IL airport location. Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a trusted provider of customer-focused solutions for business aviation.

In an industry where precision, reliability, and regulatory compliance are critical, our Quality Control team plays a key role in ensuring every aircraft meets the highest standards. We take pride in delivering safe, compliant aircraft while supporting efficient operations and a strong team environment.

Position Summary

Inspect aircraft and avionics modifications, review, analyze, and prepare aircraft maintenance records, ensure compliance with repair station procedures, and perform final approvals for return to service. This role directly supports airworthiness decisions and ensures adherence to FAA regulations and company standards.

A Day in the Life

As an Aviation Quality Control Inspector, you'll balance hands-on inspections with technical review and cross-functional coordination, with a strong emphasis on avionics systems and modifications. You may begin your day reviewing aircraft maintenance records, determining compliance with airworthiness directives, and evaluating avionics installations.

Throughout your shift, you'll perform in-progress and final inspections, support technicians with regulatory and technical guidance, and collaborate with leadership, manufacturers, and FAA representatives to resolve complex issues. Your work plays a direct role in aircraft release and customer delivery-ensuring every aircraft leaves in full compliance and performing as expected.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspect aircraft and avionics modifications to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Repair Station Manual, and Quality Control procedures
• Review and analyze maintenance records, time items, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins
• Perform in-progress inspections, Critical Flight Safety (CFS) inspections, and final inspections
• Perform final release procedures for Part 91 and Part 135 aircraft
• Prepare and review maintenance documentation, including logbook entries, FAA Form 8130-3, field approvals, and alteration records
• Coordinate with technicians and multiple departments to support efficient and compliant workflow
• Communicate with FAA representatives, manufacturers, and vendors to resolve technical and regulatory questions
• Assist technicians with avionics, electrical, and regulatory concerns
• Support audits and ensure ongoing compliance with FAA, Quality Control, and Repair Station Manual requirements
• Assist in resolving quality concerns and supporting sound airworthiness decisions
• Maintain clear communication across departments to promote safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Participate in technical problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Willingness to work additional hours, including weekends, as necessary to support delivery schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience maintaining piston and turbine-powered aircraft preferred
• Experience installing and/or inspecting avionics systems and modifications
• Familiarity with Garmin and Rockwell Collins systems preferred
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 1, 21, 23, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145)
• Experience with maintenance tracking systems (CAMP, AVTRAK, CESSCOM, or similar)

Licenses:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required

Preferred:

• Previous Quality Control Inspector experience
• Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Prior lead technician or supervisory experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong background in avionics and aircraft electrical systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data and regulatory requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make sound, compliance-driven decisions in high-responsibility environments
• Effective collaboration with technicians, leadership, customers, and regulatory personnel
• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills

Physical & Work Environment

• Regular standing, sitting, climbing, and movement within hangar environments
• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs
• Exposure to aircraft maintenance conditions, including noise, fumes, and equipment
• Limited exposure to outdoor environments and elevated work areas

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain airport access credentials
• Ability to work varied shifts and additional hours as needed to support aircraft delivery schedules

Compensation

The base hourly range for this role is $35.00 USD - $50.00 USD. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of experience levels. Specific compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to; minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience and location.

Additional Information

We offer:

• Benefits on Day 1
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• FREE Generic prescriptions
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) Company Match
• Technical and professional development
• FUN!

Elliott Aviation is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.