Are you ready to flex your aircraft inspection expertise into a Lead position? This is your opportunity! As an Aircraft Inspector V, you will provide expert oversight for all aircraft inspection activities, ensuring the highest levels of safety and compliance. You will act as a subject matter expert and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert oversight for all inspection activities. Act as a subject matter expert for complex compliance issues. Lead continuous improvement initiatives for inspection processes. Ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation of all inspections. Mentor and train all levels of inspectors.

Develop and maintain advanced inspection protocols.

Qualifications You Must Have:

High school diploma or equivalent. 7+ years of relevant experience. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. Advanced experience with and knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts. Comprehensive understanding and experience with the practical application of product audit and inspection processes and procedures. Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations. Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations. Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment. Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required. Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.

Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Prior experience in a Lead role; the ability to mentor and guide subordinates. Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Chapter 1. Comprehensive understanding of civil or government aviation inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations. Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation. Prior experience with first article inspections and/or aircraft modifications. Experience as an FAA Designee for Conformity Inspections.

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 up to 75 lbs. Stand, walk, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods. Work in potentially hazardous environments.

Ability to travel may be required. 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

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. 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.