Inspector Quality Control ID-7375

March 7, 2025

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector performs Aircraft and Engine Inspections as called out by routine work cards, Engine orders and non-Routine events. The Quality Control Inspector will perform Required Inspection Items (RII) work in Lieu of the Chief Inspector, as well as Boroscope Inspections, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspections and other duties assigned.

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Essential Responsibilities

Perform RII and Buyback inspections
Perform routine and non-routine Airframe and Powerplant inspections
Perform Engine and Airframe boroscope inspections
Perform NDT Inspections
Perform C-Check quality control customer representation at third party maintenance, repair and overhaul Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) providers
Perform audits of maintenance paperwork
Participate in process improvement projects
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
One (1) year of previous experience in aircraft and accessories inspections
Ability to pass color perception and eye exam initially and on an annual basis
Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue Airways’ insurance standards
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Two (2) years of Inspection experience on commercial aircraft
Engine Boroscope and NDT experience

Crewmember Expectations:

Regular attendance and punctuality
Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
Able to maintain a professional appearance
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

Equipment:

Computer and other office equipment
Operate Olympus Boroscope Equipment
Various Precision Measurement Equipment (PME)
Operate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment
Operate lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor after attending training
Reflective safety vest and ear protection

Work Environment:

Work outdoors on the aircraft ramp side and/or the hangar
Bids work schedule by seniority (days, swings, or midnight shift)
Travel to support MRO maintenance visits and Out of Service recovery
Flexible work schedule to support the twenty-four (24) hour a day and seven (7) day a week operation

Physical Effort:

Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to one hundred (100) pounds occasionally and/or up to fifty (50) pounds frequently. (Heavy)

Compensation:

The base pay for this role starts at $42.00 per hour. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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