Take-off with Pilatus! If you would like to be part of an outstanding team of aviation enthusiasts, we invite you to explore our job opportunity in Chamblee, GA. The Quality Assurance Inspector ensures compliance with FAA regulations, repair station procedures, and company quality standards across all maintenance activities. The role performs inspections, supports audits, and maintains quality system oversight to ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved data and regulatory requirements. The position works closely with maintenance, parts, and operational teams to promote safety, accuracy, and consistency across service center locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and document inspections in accordance with FAA regulations, approved data, and company procedures
• Determine airworthiness and approve or reject work performed, including return-to-service authorization where applicable
• Stop work when non-compliance or safety concerns are identified and ensure corrective action is taken
• Review work orders, logbooks, and maintenance records for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
• Verify parts traceability, certification, and documentation in accordance with FAA requirements
• Support internal audits and external audits including FAA and customer inspections
• Maintain and update quality system documentation including Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, and training records
• Maintain inspection authority records, rosters, and personnel qualification tracking
• Coordinate with maintenance and team leaders to ensure adherence to inspection procedures and quality standards
• Support discrepancy tracking, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Ideal candidate has 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including 1 year experience in a quality or inspection role within a Part 145 repair station
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations including Parts 43, 65, 91, and 145
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical data, and regulatory documentation
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and quality system processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, parts, and operations teams

WHAT WE OFFER

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90 of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80 for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after 1 year with Pilatus

The pay range is $35 - $48 per hour depending on experience. Pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with spanet data.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time, early applications are encouraged.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.