Quality Inspector

For more than 60 years, HEICO Corporation has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. Since 1957, HEICO’s (NYSE: HEI) has manufactured products for jet engines, aircraft components, and other aerospace & defense applications. Our reputation for quality, service, and dependability has permitted us to serve many of the world’s leading aerospace & defense original equipment manufacturers. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies.” HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, paid vacation and holidays, an excellent 401K plan with company match, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, return-to-service, and final inspections on civil aviation articles for continued airworthiness and on military and industrial parts in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturer’s instruction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Inspect parts, assemblies, and finished products in accordance with contract specifications and/or legal requirements. * Follows company’s inspection guidelines to conduct critical non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical test, and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies, and materials. * Read and understand Service Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, or any other data approved by the FAA, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable. * Perform receiving inspection of new or used parts intended for use on end items. * Brief technicians on quality issues and ensure the maintenance personnel performs quality work. * Performs complex and critical inspection procedures requiring special set-up of new or unique equipment and interpretation of test data from a variety of sources. * Perform inspection of articles maintained by other facilities contracted by the repair station. * Is responsible for ensuring all paperwork is completed and signed in compliance with all existing regulations and procedures. * Work in conjunction with the Engineer to create Forms and Routers based on in-house requirements. * Perform other duties, as assigned. EDUCATION: * High School Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited school. EXPERIENCE: * At least two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: * Certified under 14 CFR Part 65- Powerplant License preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Language/Communication Skills: The ability to read and interpret documents such as emails, reports, and correspondence. Excellent ability to communicate both orally and in writing. * Computer Skills: Proficient working knowledge of computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). * Mathematical Skills: Ability to use basic mathematics. * Reasoning Abilities: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. * Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, strict attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction. * Interpersonal Skills: Must work well and communicate with others. * Technical Skills: Proficient in using various types of inspection equipment and visual inspection aids (e.g. micrometers, calipers, dial gages, CMM). Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled