Title:  Inspector Receiving

Position Summary

The Quality Control Receiving Inspector ensures all parts, tooling and materials brought into the JetBlue system are serviceable and airworthy. The Quality Control Receiving Inspector ensures quality standards are maintained throughout the process of certification and acceptance following all company and regulatory requirements. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspects and is responsible for signing the airworthiness of aircraft spare parts, tooling and materials entering the JetBlue system
• Ensures all items are in compliance with engineering controls, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and technical standard items
• Signs the JetBlue Maintenance Parts Tag (MX-41) for all spare parts and tooling
• Performs general visual inspection with attention to detail to identify defects, shipping damage and including possible suspected unapproved parts
• Ensures parts are received with the proper supporting documentation meeting all company and regulatory compliance requirements
• Certifies parts are from an approved source and for use on JetBlue aircraft
• Determines if all parts and materials are serviceable per the requirements of the General Maintenance Manual and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
• Supports other departments as required including Materials, Aircraft Records & Compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate OR equivalent of one (1) year of experience receiving aircraft parts and materials
• Must be able to interpret and understand technical manuals and data
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record that meets JetBlue Airways’ insurance standards
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
• Ability to crawl, bend, kneel and climb
• Available for 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

• Two (2) years of experience receiving aircraft parts and materials
• One (1) year of previous aircraft maintenance experience
• Turbine engine inspection experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Effective communication skills; complete fluency in written and spoken English
• Write technically in order to maintain required documentation as it pertains to aircraft parts
• Ability to think creatively
• Able to work under pressure in a team environment
• Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to aircraft parts and airworthiness

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, and if time permits, 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, Passion and Fun
• 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
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment
• Airports environment
• Hangar

Physical Effort: 

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

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $45,000.00 and $77,800.00 per year. 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.