Chief Inspector Part 145

Canyon Aeroconnect•Prescott, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Inspector is responsible for leading and maintaining the inspection and quality-control functions of the FAA Part 145 avionics repair station. This position ensures maintenance, alteration, inspection, testing, documentation, and return-to-service activities are performed in compliance with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer data, customer requirements, the Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, and company procedures. The Chief Inspector has the authority to stop work, reject nonconforming articles, and withhold approval for return to service when airworthiness, quality, safety, procedural compliance, or documentation requirements have not been met.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or aviation maintenance education preferred.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate preferred; Repairman Certificate or other qualifications appropriate to the repair station’s ratings may be acceptable.
Minimum of [5–10] years of progressively responsible aviation maintenance, avionics repair, inspection, or quality-control experience.
Minimum of [2–5] years of supervisory or inspection leadership experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of avionics maintenance practices, troubleshooting, functional testing, inspection techniques, and test equipment.
Thorough working knowledge of applicable FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, and 145.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and interpret technical manuals, drawings, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, and maintenance data.
Proficiency with inspection tools, calibrated test equipment, and electronic maintenance-record systems.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise inspection personnel and ensure inspection coverage is adequate for the repair station’s workload and ratings.
Ensure inspections are completed at required stages of maintenance, repair, alteration, testing, and final acceptance.
Verify that work is performed using current, approved, and applicable technical data, including manufacturer manuals, service information, FAA-approved data, and customer requirements.
Ensure technicians, inspectors, and personnel authorized to approve articles for return to service are properly trained, qualified, and authorized for assigned work.
Review maintenance records, inspection records, test results, work orders, discrepancy reports, and return-to-service documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure articles are properly identified, inspected, controlled, preserved, and protected throughout the repair process.
Oversee the calibration and control of inspection, test, and measuring equipment used to determine conformity or airworthiness.
Administer the repair station’s nonconformance and corrective-action process; investigating root causes and verify corrective actions are effective.
Lead internal audits of repair station processes, records, facilities, tooling, training, and supplier controls.
Coordinate responses to FAA surveillance, audits, customer audits, and quality findings.
Maintain required rosters and qualification records for inspection personnel, supervisory personnel, and personnel authorized to approve articles for return to service.
Ensure employee initial and recurrent training records are current and that employees remain capable of performing assigned tasks.
Monitor quality trends, repeat discrepancies, escapes, rework, customer returns, and audit findings; recommend process improvements.
Coordinate with operations, engineering, supply chain, customer service, and management to resolve technical and quality issues.
Ensure suspected unapproved parts, damaged articles, and non-airworthy conditions are properly identified, segregated, documented, and handled according to company and regulatory procedures.
Maintain a safe, professional work environment and promote a culture of compliance, accountability, continuous improvement, and aviation safety.
Perform other duties assigned by the Accountable Manager that are within the scope of the repair station certificate and company procedures.