Chief Inspector

First Class Air Support LLC

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Airframe and Powerplant Certification or Repairman's Certification required.
  • NDT Certified at Level 2 or 3 is necessary.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an aviation inspection role.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills vital for teamwork and delegation.
  • Must pass an annual vision test.
  • Compliance with FAA/Drug/Alcohol program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and organize work orders and inspection forms for easy access.
  • Conduct regular checks on inspection tools and precision test equipment.
  • Maintain records for tool calibration within required timeframes.
  • Oversee inspections including preliminary, hidden damage, and final checks.
  • Complete and submit FAA Form 337 for items released to service.
  • Ensure proper handling of rejected and unserviceable parts, including return or disposal.
  • Maintain a comprehensive library of maintenance manuals and regulatory documents.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within the aviation sector.
  • Participation in ongoing training and development tailored to quality assurance.
  • Collaborative work environment prioritizing effective communication and teamwork.
  • Employment in a compliant atmosphere with adherence to FAA regulations.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing...
  • Collects and maintains a file on work orders and inspection forms in such a manner that the specific file pertaining to an assembly or unit can be located within a reasonable length of time.
  • Performs periodic checks on inspection tools and precision test equipment.
  • Develops and maintains a system of keeping records of checks and calibration of inspection tools and precision test equipment within the required calibration period.
  • Executes FAA Form 337 and the maintenance release pertinent to all items released to service by the repair station.
  • Supervises preliminary, hidden damage, inspection continuity, and final inspection of all items processed repair station.
  • Executes and submits Service Difficulty Reports as required.
  • Ensures that rejected and unserviceable parts, after proper identification, are returned to the customer, or with the customer's permission, are properly disposed of.
  • Maintains "Roster of Management, Supervisory and Inspection Personnel" in a current state.
  • Ensures that all materials subject to shelf life are properly controlled and inspected on a regular basis and removed from service when the shelf life expires.
  • Maintains and makes available a current library of all required maintenance manuals, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, FAA regulations, etc.
  • Establishes and administers a corrective action system to identify quality problems and bring about their prompt, satisfactory resolution.
  • Prepares information for submission for the FAA, including updates on the repair station's capabilities.
  • Performs review inspections on aircraft and components to monitor the quality of work performed and the adequacy of standards and equipment.
  • Performs occasional/random work package audits to ensure that documentation is maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Directs the performance of "self-audits" of internal quality systems, at the request of the customer.
  • Assists in preparing budgets and manpower forecasts.
  • Analyzes and interprets quality datain order tod evelop methods, procedures, and systems to improve the Quality Assurance functions.
  • Performs special assignments and projects

What we are looking for...

You will need to have:
  • Airframe and Powerplant Certification or Repairman's Certification
  • NDT Certified (Level 2 or 3)
  • 3+ years working in an inspection role in the aviation industry
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.
  • Subject to an annual vision test.
  • Employees are subject to the FAA/Drug/Alcohol program.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:
  • Experience working in a Part 145 Repair Shop
  • Quantum experience

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