Aircraft Inspector III
Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Vandalia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
If you are a seasoned aircraft inspection professional looking
to make an impact in a meaningful environment that supports and
protects heroes, join our team! As an Aircraft Inspector III, you
will perform complex inspections and audits, ensuring the highest
standards of airworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will also
assist in training junior inspectors. The ISR (Intelligence,
Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS)
business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading
prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for
innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its
end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and
Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities
encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight
training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to
customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs
to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of
on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities:
Perform complex aircraft inspections and audits. Plan and prepare
for comprehensive inspections. Maintain detailed and accurate
inspection documentation. Address significant non-conformities.
Train and mentor junior inspectors. Ensure timely completion of
inspection schedules. Qualifications You Must Have: High school
diploma or equivalent. 3 years of relevant experience. Higher level
relevant degree may substitute for experience. Active, current
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant
(A&P) certification. Thorough knowledge of aircraft, aircraft
systems, equipment and parts. Understanding and experience with the
practical application of product audit and inspection processes and
procedures. Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Excel). The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret
U.S. Security Clearance is required Qualifications We Prefer: Basic
understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1. Understanding of civil or
government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station
operations. Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation. Background
in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of
Defense, or US Military. Essential Functions: Regularly lift up to
50 lbs and occasionally 75 lbs. Stand, walk, and climb ladders or
stairs for extended periods. Work in potentially hazardous
environments. This posting will be open for application for a
minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC
offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and
vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3
weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT
NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a
Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required
as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for
employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a
security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated
Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency,
handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance
eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors
which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include,
but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence,
foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and
illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for
Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and
national security committed to moving the American Dream forward.
We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus,
agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading
edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our
nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused,
thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country
stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom,
join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an
environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made
based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other
characteristics protected by law.
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