JOB DETAILS
Maintenance Quality Assurance Inspector
CompanyLife Flight Network
LocationBoise
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 15, 2026
About The Company
Life Flight Network is the premier air and ground ICU-level medical transport service, providing helicopter, fixed-wing, and ground ambulance transport throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Our mission is saving lives with industry-leading care and transport. This directive is supported by Life Flight Network's owner consortium of non-profit, world-class healthcare systems, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Providence Health & Services, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and Oregon Health & Science University.
Every employee at Life Flight Network is dedicated to saving lives through exceptional, safe, and expeditious ICU-level care and transport. For over 45 years, Life Flight Network has provided award-winning service and support to patients, hospitals, and EMS, ensuring patients receive the foremost quality care and transport.
From the mountains of Montana and the backcountry of Idaho to the plains of Washington and the Oregon coastline, our services are woven into the regions we serve. We live, work, and play alongside these communities and residents and visitors alike entrust us to come to their aide when they need us the most—a responsibility we do not take lightly.
About the Role
JOB SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring the consistent application of LFN’s maintenance quality standards and the adherence to LFN’s policies and regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Five years recent experience as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
- Airframe and Powerplant Certification
- Inspection Authorization Certification Preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 43, Part 91, Part 135
- Five years’ FAR 135 turbine rotorcraft maintenance experience
- Three years’ working as a Quality Inspector for a Part 135 operator preferred
- Three years’ experience working for an EMS helicopter program preferred
- Maintenance experience on EC135, BH407, BH429, and PC12 aircraft preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
- Valid Driver’s license, automobile in good repair and proof of auto insurance
- Analytical abilities sufficient to handle complex technical and administrative matters and take initiative, creating, implementing and improving processes and policies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- With direction from the Maintenance Quality Manager, determine and communicate inspection status of aircraft
- Perform audits of maintenance log book entries, work packages generated by the maintenance department, processes and procedures
- Perform Inspections as required on aircraft after maintenance.
- Act as a liaison between management and technicians to ensure accurate, compliant and complete logbook documentation
- Generate maintenance record entries in accordance with FAR Part 135 requirements and its appropriate manual, including completion or review of FAA forms 337 and other documents as required
- Observe various maintenance facilities and disseminate results. Recommend suggestions for quality improvements.
- Assist the Maintenance Quality Manager in the development of improved methods and procedures for the performance of quality assurance functions.
- Assist in the maintenance of in house technical publication library; ensure technicians have access to publications as required.
- Assist in the tracking and calibration of inspection and test equipment used by the maintenance department for the purpose of product acceptance
- Assist in the performance of receiving inspections of aircraft parts and materials
- Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Quality Manager.
🌟 Benefits That Go Above and Beyond
At Life Flight Network, we believe our team members deserve more than just a job — they deserve a rewarding, supported, and balanced life. That’s why we offer a thoughtful benefits package that truly sets us apart:
Compensation & Retirement
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution — your future grows from day one
- Tenure bonuses to reward your loyalty and long-term commitment
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance for peace of mind
- Wellness Reimbursement Program to support your health goals
- Complimentary Life Flight Network Membership for you and your household
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
- Adoption Assistance for those building families in new ways
- Bereavement Leave (including for pets) — because every family member matters
- Paid Volunteer Time — make a difference in the community, on us
- Generous Paid Time Off, starting at nearly 4 weeks annually for full-time employees
Growth & Recognition
- Tuition and Training Reimbursement to invest in your professional development
- Employee Recognition Awards celebrating your impact and achievements
- Multilingual Stipend to honor the value of diverse communication skills
Join Life Flight Network and be part of a team that takes care of those who care for others — both in and out of the workplace.
All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.
Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Skills
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic ExperienceAirframe and Powerplant CertificationInspection AuthorizationFederal Aviation Regulations KnowledgeFAR 135 Turbine Rotorcraft MaintenanceQuality InspectionEMS Helicopter Program ExperienceAircraft Maintenance (EC135, BH407, BH429, PC12)Microsoft Office Suite ProficiencyAnalytical AbilitiesProcess ImprovementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLogbook AuditingRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Documentation
Categories
TradesTransportationEngineeringSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Competitive Pay401(k) With 100% Vested Employer ContributionTenure BonusesMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageCompany-paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCompany-paid Short & Long-Term Disability InsuranceWellness Reimbursement ProgramComplimentary Life Flight Network MembershipPaid Parental LeaveAdoption AssistanceBereavement LeavePaid Volunteer TimePaid Time OffTuition and Training ReimbursementEmployee Recognition AwardsMultilingual Stipend
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Inspector ensures consistent application of maintenance quality standards and regulatory adherence by determining aircraft inspection status and performing audits of maintenance documentation and processes. Key duties include performing required aircraft inspections after maintenance, acting as a liaison for documentation accuracy, and generating required maintenance record entries per FAR Part 135.
📋Job Type
fte1 1.0
💰Salary Range
$50 - $55
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
491
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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