Chief Inspector

The Blackhawk Group • Glendale, AZ

4h

About The Position

The Chief Inspector is the senior quality and regulatory authority for the Part 145 Repair Station. This position oversees all inspection functions, ensures compliance with FAA regulations and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), and provides leadership to the inspection staff. The Chief Inspector exercises independent judgment in interpreting regulatory requirements, making airworthiness determinations, overseeing RTS authorizations, and enforcing quality standards. The role also includes managing team performance, developing inspection procedures, coordinating audits, and working closely with the Accountable Manager acting as the primary liaison with the FAA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate required.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) required.
• 7+ years of aircraft maintenance or MRO experience.
• 3–5+ years of inspection or quality assurance experience in a Part 145 environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, repair station procedures, and documentation standards.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting FAA regulations and managing inspection programs.
• Prior lead or informal supervisory experience desirable; ability to train and mentor others required.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft airframe, engines, and avionics systems.
• Expert understanding of FAA regulations, quality-control principles, technical publications, and maintenance practices.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills, including coaching, performance management, and delegation.
• High level of independent judgment and decision-making authority.
• Excellent documentation accuracy, analytical skills, and audit rigor.
• Ability to interface effectively with regulators, auditors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence outcomes across departments.
• Commitment to integrity, impartiality, and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training in Part 145 operations, quality systems, auditing, or human factors preferred.
• OEM or quality system training strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Oversight & Airworthiness Authority
• Inspection Program Leadership
• Team Leadership & Performance Management
• Quality System & Procedure Management
• Incident, Root-Cause & Corrective Action Management
• FAA & Customer Interface
• Cross-Functional Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees