Quality Inspector

Group Overview

Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated, end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as the central command and coordination hub, managing requirements and external interfaces from inception to operational delivery.

Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC), a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification, and Aerospace Design (ASD), which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively, these elements bridge the gap between initial requirements and the deployment of flight-certified, mission-ready assets.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for performing detailed inspections on aircraft, systems, and components to ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations, approved engineering data, company policies, and customer requirements in a high tempo modification centre environment.

The Aircraft Quality Inspector will review work orders, create log entries, conduct in-process and final inspections, and document all findings in accordance with the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and FAA regulations.

The inspector also verifies proper configuration control and documentation for alterations and STCs, ensuring aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for return to service following complex modification programs. Working closely with production, engineering, and quality leadership, this role helps drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across all Repair Station activities.

What You'll Do

• Ensure full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, OpSpecs, and all applicable FAA regulations
• Accomplish aircraft inspections in accordance with FAA regulations, OEM manuals, company standards, applicable maintenance program specifications, procedures and criteria to detect and document discrepancies and non-airworthy conditions
• Ensure that receiving inspections of incoming parts, components, equipment, supplies, and materials is completed in accordance with the repair station manuals
• Monitor workmanship and materials to verify that company requirements, FAA regulations, and international standards are complied with
• Ensure that aircraft modifications, inspections, and component changes are performed in accordance with maintenance manual procedures or approved technical data
• Assist in the classification of repairs and alterations in relation to Major or Minor repairs and prepare appropriate documentation including FAA Form 337 and Weight & Balance data
• Review all maintenance entries in the aircraft maintenance records, initiating procedural error notices as necessary to correct incomplete or deficient paperwork
• Conduct assigned routine and unscheduled audits of repair station operations and facilities
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and projects assigned by management

What You Bring

Required

• Minimum 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Experience within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment
• Demonstrated experience working in a quality focused role
• Demonstrated experience with standard enterprise IT utilities
• Familiarity with ISO9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems

Preferred

• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and adjacent processes, including design, fabrication, prototyping, and conformity processes
• Prior experience in aircraft modification, military integration programs, or special mission aircraft
• Inspection Authorization (IA)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and FAA DOT drug screening
• Valid Driver's Licence

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Position may require passing a government-administered background check
• Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements

Base Pay Range

The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Pay Range $45 - $50 USD

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.