Inspector, QC-Licensed

AAR Corp.

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Rockford, Illinois

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/24/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Inspector, QC Licensed. Responsible for performing assigned inspections on civil aviation articles in accordance with technical data provided by the manufacturers for continued airworthiness, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, government, and industry standard practices.

What you will be responsible for:

• Verifies work performed on aviation articles is performed in compliance with manufacturer data and customer data.
• Performs incoming, primary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections.
• Review maintenance records, documentation, and logbooks to ensure all necessary repairs, inspections, Op-checks, and documentation have been completed in accordance with the current approved/accepted technical data. Will be authorized to approve work performed for the return to service.
• Perform task as assigned relating to the privileges granted under 14 CFR Part 65.
• Always observing company safety requirements while carrying out assigned tasks.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, required.

1-2 Years aviation experience required; 1+ years QC experience preferred.

Associate of Arts (AA) degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school, preferred.

Have been exercising their airmen privileges and actively engaged, for the last 2 years.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting.

Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional manufacturing environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $26.75 to $33.19 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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