Traveling Heavy Check Inspector

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Company: STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is hiring a Traveling Heavy Check Inspector to join our growing aviation team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This role is critical in ensuring that aircraft maintenance is carried out safely, effectively, and in compliance with company and FAA regulations. If you have an FAA A&P license, a strong inspection background, and a willingness to travel, this is an opportunity to take your career further with a respected industry leader.

The Heavy Check Inspector performs assigned inspection functions in accordance with the Company General Procedures Manual (GPM) and other company manuals to ensure aircraft are airworthy and serviceable. This role requires significant travel (up to 75%), flexibility to work multiple shifts, and the ability to adapt quickly in dynamic maintenance environments.

• Perform and oversee inspection functions to confirm aircraft airworthiness and serviceability
  
• Inspect job progress, procedures, and maintenance documentation for compliance with approved methods, data, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  
• Audit completed maintenance records to ensure compliance with FARs and company policies; enter records into the PMI system
  
• Ensure contracted maintenance vendors forward original aircraft documents to the Centralized Records Department on time
  
• Perform receiving inspections of materials/equipment to confirm proper documentation and certification
  
• Review and approve major and minor repair orders for use on company aircraft
  
• Monitor station work orders to confirm timely completion of scheduled maintenance
  
• Track inventory levels and station parts pending reports
  
• Oversee station tool life and shelf-life programs
  
• Conduct company-required and recurrent training for contracted maintenance personnel
  
• Ensure proper completion of scheduled and deferred maintenance tasks in the PMI system
  
• Track and manage life-limited parts replaced during heavy check maintenance
  
• Conduct audits of contracted maintenance vendors to confirm compliance with company policies and GPM requirements
  
• Enforce work interruption and shift turnover procedures for each aircraft
  
• Ensure contracted personnel use the most current revision of technical data during maintenance activities
  
• Oversee proper tagging of aircraft components
  
• Ensure compliance with the company Read and Initial program for employees and contractors
  
• Monitor compliance with FAA Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR) procedures
  
• Perform in-process inspections of contracted maintenance personnel
  
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager of Quality Control
  

• FAA Mechanic's Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings (must have held for at least 3 years)
  
• Meets requirements of 14 CFR Part 65.83
  
• At least 3 years of maintenance/inspection experience on large aircraft (10+ passenger seats) with an air carrier or certified repair station
  
• Ability to work varied shifts and adapt to changing schedules
  
• Ability to travel up to 75% (domestic and international)
  
• Must successfully pass an initial drug screening and be subject to FAA-mandated random drug and alcohol testing
  
• Ability to lift, stand, and bend for long periods of time
  
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered
  

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We specialize in recruiting, screening, and hiring top-tier aviation professionals for both direct-hire and contract positions.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values safety, quality, and reliability, we want to hear from you.