Chief Inspector

Job Description

Oversees Quality Assurance operations within a repair station, ensuring all inspection activities, documentation, and processes comply with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer specifications. Holds authority for return-to-service decisions on landing gear, plating, and accessory components.

• Position Details
• Repair Station / MRO Facility
• Landing Gear, Plating, Accessories
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• $43.00 - $52.00/hour

• Education & Job Requirements
• A&P License
• 3 years of landing gear, plating, and accessory inspection experience with return to service authority required
• A High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Preferred Skills
• Inspection Authorization (IA) rating
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not required
• Use of FAA paperwork and regulations
• Auditing Experience
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets
• Ability to read electrical and structural prints
• Previous log research experience
• Customer service experience

• Job Duties & Functions
• Supervises and directs personnel assigned to the Quality Department, ensuring proper execution of inspection standards and procedures
• Coordinates with regulatory agencies, including FAA and EASA, to maintain compliance with applicable regulations
• Ensures all inspections are properly performed during in-process and final stages, validating completion prior to return to service
• Maintains inspection records, reports, and forms, ensuring accuracy and proper execution
• Updates and verifies all technical data for inspected, overhauled, or repaired articles, ensuring the latest revisions are in use
• Manages calibration of tools and precision equipment, ensuring compliance with required intervals
• Oversees receiving inspections of incoming materials, supplies, and articles for airworthiness
• Ensures inspection documentation and resources are available and properly utilized by personnel
• Monitors technician documentation, ensuring accurate log entries, sign-offs, and work order completion
• Collaborates with customers to support airworthiness requirements and operational needs
• Communicates effectively in English across verbal and written channels
• Executes additional job-related duties as assigned by management

• Physical Requirements & Environment
• Lift and carry at least 25 lbs
• Bend, reach, and stoop when around aircraft
• Sit at desk and/or computer for extended intervals
• Routinely walking
• Prioritize and control workload
• Work with others in a professional manner
• Work with Quality Department personnel in the interpretation and communication of regulations
• Work with minimal supervision
• Perform the majority of duties in an office environment
• Occasional work outside hangars may occur

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program