Chief Inspector

AerSale, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

AerSale is hiring a Chief Inspector to oversee inspection activities and help ensure aircraft parts are returned to customers airworthy, reliable, clean, and on time. The role directs and supervises aircraft mechanics, sheet metal mechanics, avionics technicians, and outside services personnel, while ensuring work follows applicable task cards, maintenance plans, repair station procedures, and FAA regulations.

The Chief Inspector provides leadership, coaching, and accountability for inspectors; coordinates work schedules against project plans and timelines; monitors progress and budgeted time; and works with project managers and department heads to address operational requirements. The role also ensures work is supported by accurate documentation, appropriate tools and parts, safe and orderly work areas, and current approved or acceptable maintenance data. The position promotes continuous improvement, efficiency, safety, and professional customer interactions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current FAA certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• At least 10 years of aviation maintenance experience, with leadership progression in operations or quality functions.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Quick Aviation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting effectively with staff across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including prioritizing workload according to business demands.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Management or equivalent.
• Experience on current airframes worked on at the repair station.
• AS9110 or equivalent ISO experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality service, safety, and performance in the timely return of airworthy, reliable, and clean aircraft parts.
• Direct and supervise inspection activities involving aircraft mechanics, sheet metal mechanics, avionics technicians, and outside services personnel.
• Guide technical work in accordance with task cards, maintenance planning documents, the Repair Station Manual, and FAA regulations.
• Coach and mentor inspectors to support excellent individual and team performance, high-quality workmanship, and on-time delivery.
• Establish commitment and accountability for work execution and accurate supporting documentation.
• Ensure work schedules align with project plans, work scopes, and timelines for each landing gear service project.
• Work with inspectors to prevent unnecessary delays, interruptions, and duplicate work.
• Follow applicable repair station procedures and regulatory, airworthiness, advisory, manufacturer, and aircraft maintenance documentation; do not permit maintenance without proper, current, applicable approved or acceptable data.
• Verify that inspectors have the required tools and coordinate with Stores to obtain tools before work begins when needed.
• Oversee safety and compliance in the work area and hangar, enforce accident-prevention practices, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Immediately report incidents to the General Manager in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review appropriate tagging and storage of components and parts.
• Ensure documentation procedures and sign-offs are completed in accordance with the Repair Station Manual and applicable tasks.
• Pursue continuous process improvement and greater efficiency while keeping safety a priority.
• Review daily aircraft performance and progress, determine whether plans or schedules need adjustment, and ensure tasks are completed within budgeted time.
• Request regular progress meetings with the Project Manager, department heads, and relevant personnel to establish operational objectives and actions.
• Interact with customers cordially, respectfully, and professionally, and ensure personnel do the same.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance paid 100% by the employer.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Education reimbursement for a related field.
• Employee referral program and recognition program.
• Paid holidays and 15 paid time-off days annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED