Inspector, Chief

AAR Corp•Rockford, IL

2d•$108,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Inspector is accountable to the Vice President of Quality and Safety for the overall operation of the Quality Control Department. This role has the final authority in the releasing to service of airframes, engines, propellers, appliances, and their component parts, ensuring they meet AAR, customer, and FAA specifications.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. (or equivalent experience).
At least 5 years’ experience working in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Department for an entity certificated under 14 CFR Part-121, Part-135 or Part-145. FAA.
Airframe and Powerplant license required and must be in good standing.
Sufficient working knowledge and understanding of Repair Station operations certificated under 14 CFR Part-145.
Experience conducting internal and external audits; familiarity with audit standards and methodologies.
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience with a team of 30 or more.
Strong understanding of quality management systems and industry regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) processes.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Must understand, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Repair Station maintains full compliance with FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, and organizational policies.
Develop, implement, and maintain inspection standards, procedures, and technical data.
Oversee all phases of inspection and verify accuracy of required documentation prior to return-to-service authorization.
Ensure incoming materials meet airworthiness standards and verify quality of work performed by external vendors.
Prevent the installation or reuse of defective or unserviceable parts.
Oversee proper identification, tagging, and control of parts and components.
Maintain and oversee the Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) system.
Lead internal audits and support preparation for all external audits.
Ensure proper calibration and control of inspection tools and precision test equipment.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
Lead, supervise, and develop personnel assigned to the Quality Control Department.
Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing employee development.
Chair the facility’s Review Board and drive improvements in inspection processes, quality systems, and procedures.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Prepare and present required reports to customers, leadership, and internal departments.
Foster strong communication and collaboration with vendors, customers, and internal teams to address quality concerns.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Ascertains that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by the Repair Station are properly executed prior to releasing the article for return to service.