Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

StandardAero Houston is a premier business aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility specializing in the service of mid-sized corporate jets. We support an extensive range of aircraft models, including renowned brands such as Falcon, Hawker, Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream, and Embraer. In addition to comprehensive airframe services, the facility features a state-of-the-art engine shop and test cell, ensuring top-tier maintenance and performance for both engines and airframes. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, StandardAero Houston is dedicated to keeping business aviation flying safely and efficiently.

An Airframe Inspector ensures the airworthiness and safety of aircraft structures by performing detailed inspections during maintenance, repair, and modifications. They verify compliance with FAA regulations, technical manuals, and quality standards while documenting findings and certifying aircraft for return to service. Our teams specialize across Textron (Hawker), Embraer (Legacy / Praetor / Phenom), Bombardier (Learjet /Challenger), Dassault (Falcon ).

What to expect in this role:

• Inspects all types of aircraft (including engines, electrical instruments, structures, controls, environmental control systems, landing gear, accessories, etc.) before, during, and after maintenance
• Determines the serviceability of aircraft systems, parts, and components using precision measuring guides, gauges, instruments, measuring devices, magnification, and non-destructive testing (if appropriately certified).
• Accomplish preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles repaired, maintained, inspected, or altered by the facility.
• Provides procedural guidance to technicians and delegated inspectors.
• Trains and assists technicians in proper work procedures and practices.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure proper paperwork, procedures, techniques, and methods as prescribed by maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, approved engineering documents, and other FAA approved data are used.
• Documents inspection results in inspection paperwork and log books. Accomplishes final review of work order documentation prior to final release of articles. Ensures that work performed is accurately reflected on the work order.
• Researches logbooks, and prepares logbook entries and sign-offs for approval for Return to Service (RTS).
• Must be up-to-date on scope of required maintenance and inspection for customers and coordinates efforts to ensure a timely turnaround.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Experience inspecting corporate/business aviation aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification, experience or training.
• Ability to train and mentor technicians.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable A&P experience
• Experience working on / inspecting Textron (Hawker), Embraer (Legacy / Praetor / Phenom), Bombardier (Learjet /Challenger), Dassault (Falcon) aircraft.
• Fluent/Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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