Lead, Inspector

Standard Aero•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

StandardAero is looking for a Lead Inspector to join our team at our San Antonio, TX site. This role involves taking charge of day-to-day operations to ensure the company remains a trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. The Lead Inspector will work with their team to implement the right processes and practices across the organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency. The company emphasizes building a career with integrity in a supportive environment with on-the-job training and a team of experts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must have a minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Inspection with gas turbine engines
Must have a minimum 3 years of experience reading, understanding and interpreting blueprints
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must meet US Persons requirements per ITAR. This position requires access to export-controlled information. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export control laws. A U.S. Person includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Experience with T56/J85 Accessories (Air, Oil, Fuel and/or Electrical) in Dismantle, Clean, DI, Assembly and Test
Experienced within SA Menu production systems, IETMs (technical data review / electronic manuals)
Experience with Microsoft Office (PPT, Word, Outlook, Excel)
Thorough knowledge of Standard Aero Incoming Inspection, Final Inspection and Certification functions.
Thorough knowledge of the applicable Civil Aviation Authority airworthiness certification requirements.
Strong planning, organizational, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of the applicable company Procedures, Work Instructions, Quality Assurance Manual, RSM/QCM, and Original Equipment Manufacturer manuals.
Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
Excellent decision making skills to ensure compliance to all customer, regulatory and company requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for reporting on the status and performance of the inspection function to the Chief Inspector and/or functional/direct Management as applicable.
Provides regular input and feedback to Chief Inspector regarding the performance of assigned inspection personnel.
Exercises leadership on inspection related topics, including improvements and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
Provides technical support to business unit inspectors.
Reviews amendments to policies and procedures pertaining to inspection criteria within the business unit.
As required, may be assigned to perform selected duties of the Inspector to meet operational goals.
Qualification and certification of Inspection Personnel.
Monitors and administers approval process for inspection personnel.
Approves certifications and issues inspection stamps to candidates upon completion of pertinent Training Development Plans.
As required, retrieves stamps where necessary to ensure continued Airworthiness is maintained.
Periodically reviews final document packages and product for accuracy and conformity to customer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and regulatory requirements.
Provides instruction and training to business unit inspectors in inspection methods and practices to provide consistent application of best practices.
Leads the development and monitoring of inspection-related training plans including continual and re-current training working closely with Training and Development Specialist and provides classroom training when necessary.
Performs and supports trouble-shooting investigations in support of fact finding and problem solving.