Sun Country Airlines

Aircraft Maintenance Inspector

Sun Country Airlines Minneapolis, MN

We’re not your average airline. We’re agile, resilient, and full of uncommon opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable. With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

The Aircraft Maintenance Inspector enjoys these benefits and more:

  • Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
  • PPO and high deductible health plans
  • Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
  • Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

Aircraft Maintenance Inspector Overview:

Sun Country Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector to established directives, policies and procedures along with individual judgment and initiative, as required, to determine aircraft, engine and aircraft appliance airworthiness. Inspectors will also exercise judgment in the approval/non-approval of completed work in accordance with established directives and Sun Country Airlines’ established maintenance and repair standards.

Essential roles and responsibilities of the Aircraft Maintenance Inspector:

  • Accomplish periodic checks and operations on aircraft and engines, and record findings in accordance with Sun Country Airlines’ procedures. Inspect all repairs, replacements, and installations on aircraft when required in accordance with the provisions of this manual.
  • Inspect incoming material, including incoming and outgoing engines for shipping damage, airworthiness certification, AD compliance and other requirements as specified by the company.
  • Coordinate with Director Quality Assurance/Quality Control as to inspection progress and advise him/her of inspection status.
  • Monitor and control Sun Country Airlines’ tool calibration policies and procedures.
  • Perform random hangar, stock room, safety, and Layover check reviews.
  • Perform random reviews of generated paperwork checking for errors.
  • Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulatory requirements, programmatic standards, and with any internal policies and procedures identified by Sun Country Airlines.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Working Location: This position is open in Minneapolis, MN

The qualifications we are looking for in an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector include:

  • Airframe & Powerplant license required
  • Ability to perform independently and deliver results to the requisite quality and timeline metrics.
  • Sound judgment and decision making skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with others in a professional manner.
  • Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulatory requirements, programmatic standards, and with any internal policies and procedures identified by Sun Country Airlines.
  • Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check as well as a pre-employment drug test.

AAP/EEO Statement

Sun County Airlines respects and values every employee’s contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Airlines and Aviation

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