Aircraft Inspector IV - Deployable
Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Clovis
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
If you are a seasoned aircraft inspection professional looking
to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As an
Aircraft Inspector IV, you will be using your skills and expertise
to inspect our aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to
ensure airworthiness and conformance to the manufacturer's
specifications and government regulations. You'll be responsible
for identifying any breach of standards for airworthiness. Your
inspection authority will include all in-process inspections, all
final inspections, and approval for return to service of all work.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation,
and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation,
it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems
integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation
systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications
and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification,
ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors
solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements
and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled
record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Must-haves:
High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 10 or more
years of relevant experience A higher level degree may substitute
for experience Related experience may be considered in lieu of
required education Active, current Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification An active
Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Advanced knowledge of
aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts Thorough
understanding and experience with the practical application of
product audit and inspection processes and procedures Basic
Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Basic understanding of applicable technical schematics, diagrams,
blueprints, manuals and/or publications Ability to meet current DoD
and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations Current/
valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel
internationally Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical
assessment Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to various
OCONUS operating locations Must be willing and able to work
extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required Must have
reliable transportation to and from work locations Ability to
speak, read and write in English Preferred: Understanding of 14 CFR
Chapter 1 Thorough understanding of civil or government aviation
inspection operations and/or FAA Repair Station operations
Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation Experience with first
article inspections Prior experience with aircraft modifications
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department
of Defense or US Military This posting will be open for application
for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business
needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical,
dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life
insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires current/active Secret U.S.
Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this
position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security
clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications
Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the
adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process
for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the
outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not
limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign
preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug
use. Learn more about the background check process for Security
Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national
security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re
known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility,
and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge
technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s
most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in
collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger
with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our
team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an
environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made
based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other
characteristics protected by law.
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