Chief Inspector

AAR Corp•United States, Alabama, Fort Rucker, AL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Inspector serves as the primary authority for ensuring regulatory compliance and airworthiness across all maintenance activities. This role strengthens the operational link between Maintenance and Quality by applying expert technical judgment, directing inspection standards, and verifying that all work performed meets FAA, OEM, company, and FSN requirements. Through rigorous oversight, documentation control, and continuous communication, the Chief Inspector safeguards the integrity, safety, and airworthiness of customer aircraft.

Requirements

In order to access Fort Rucker, US Citizenship is required.
Bachelor's in aviation maintenance or equivalate experience, Masters preferred.
Minimum of ten years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and / or quality control.
Mandatory knowledge of the FAA and other regulatory requirements as they pertain to aircraft maintenance and certification.

Nice To Haves

Holds current A & P license in good standing, preferred.
Qualified to function at the highest level in the quality department.

Responsibilities

Ensuring all maintenance, inspections, and documentation comply with FAA regulations, FSN requirements, company procedures, and manufacturer specifications.
Signing off aircraft, components, and maintenance packages as airworthy, including final review of work orders, logbook entries, and inspection records.
Developing, maintaining, and enforcing inspection standards, including scheduled inspections, incoming parts inspections, and return‑to‑service procedures.
Monitoring maintenance activities to ensure adherence to quality standards, identify discrepancies, and initiate corrective actions.
Serving as the subject matter expert for maintenance teams, providing interpretation of regulations, technical data, and inspection criteria.
Managing technical records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory retention requirements.
Conducting internal audits, vendor audits, and surveillance of maintenance operations to verify compliance and identify risks.
Acting as the communication bridge between technicians, supervisors, and quality personnel to resolve issues and maintain operational alignment.
Ensuring inspectors and technicians are properly trained, qualified, and current on regulatory and procedural requirements.
Investigating discrepancies, issuing corrective actions, and ensuring proper resolution and documentation.
Ensuring inspection tools and equipment are calibrated, serviceable, and compliant with standards.
Identifying hazards, enforcing safety protocols, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.
All other duties as assigned.