Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Role details
Skills the posting asks for
- FAA A&P Maintenance & Inspection
- Borescope Engine Inspection
- Aircraft Maintenance Manual & IPC Reading
- Composite Structure Inspection
- Approach Plate & Flight Ops Briefing
Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible—you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired as long as you're active
micro1 is engaging Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspectors to contribute to a customer's project focused on advancing aviation maintenance procedures and regulatory knowledge. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.
No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This engagement seeks FAA-certified professionals with deep technical insight and a passion for precision in documentation, communication, and compliance within regulated environments.
Scope of Work
- Review, analyze, and annotate aircraft maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs (IPC), and related technical documents.
- Evaluate and critique borescope engine inspection data, identifying anomalies and recommending corrective actions based on FAA standards.
- Deliver comprehensive written and verbal insights on maintenance and inspection procedures to inform AI model development.
- Cross-reference maintenance tasks with FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 to ensure compliance and accurate process representation.
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate, Inspection Authorization (IA), or equivalent Part 145 inspector status strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and regulatory compliance.
- Thorough working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 121, 135, and 145 regulations and real-world application.
Process
- Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
- Complete an AI interview of approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Complete the hiring manager review.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
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