Senior Manager, Inspection - MSP

Endeavor Air • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $106,600 - $131,100

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Inspection provides strategic leadership and oversight of Endeavor Air’s inspection organization. The role directs Inspection Managers and inspection programs across the maintenance network to ensure regulatory compliance, consistent airworthiness standards, and effective quality control. Reporting to the Chief Inspector, the Senior Manager standardizes inspection programs and practices across maintenance locations and serves as a primary resource for station Inspection Managers and a partner to operational, technical, and regulatory stakeholders.

The position oversees inspection personnel, qualifications, training, regulatory compliance, airworthiness determinations, weight and balance controls, Required Inspection Item (RII) programs, quality surveillance, and corrective actions. It also leads continuous improvement and technology initiatives, represents the inspection organization in regulatory interactions, and supports audits, investigations, and company-wide operational initiatives.

The role directly supervises Inspection Managers and other assigned personnel, with responsibility for hiring, coaching, performance management, succession planning, talent development, staffing strategies, and departmental goals. Tech Ops operates 24/7, so support outside normal working hours may be required. The role involves regular travel to maintenance stations and operational locations, a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and some physical exertion. The stated salary range is USD $106,600 to $131,100 per year.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• At least five years of aircraft inspection experience.
• At least three years of leadership experience in aircraft maintenance, quality control, inspection, or quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 119, and 121.
• Demonstrated understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, airworthiness determinations, RII programs, and regulatory compliance systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to maintenance stations and operational locations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform some physical exertion, including pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing multiple locations or geographically dispersed teams.
• Previous experience as an Inspection Manager, Quality Control Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, or in an equivalent leadership role.
• Experience supporting FAA Certificate Management Office activities, audits, and surveillance events.
• Experience with CASS, SMS, reliability, and quality surveillance programs.
• Experience leading process-improvement and technology-implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Inspection Managers and inspection personnel across multiple maintenance stations.
• Guide station leaders on daily inspection activities, regulatory compliance, and operational challenges; establish expectations and accountability standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and development planning, and support hiring, staffing, succession planning, and employee development.
• Advise the Chief Inspector on inspection operations, compliance trends, staffing strategy, quality initiatives, and organizational performance.
• Standardize inspection policies, practices, and expectations across maintenance locations.
• Ensure efficient determination of aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance within the Quality Control function.
• Ensure inspectors, including Designated and Delegated Inspectors, meet qualification, authorization, and training requirements.
• Monitor weight and balance processes, records, and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with FAA regulations, company manuals, Operations Specifications, and approved maintenance programs.
• Oversee the execution and effectiveness of the Required Inspection Item (RII) program and monitor inspection performance and compliance trends.
• Manage and improve quality control spot-check and surveillance programs; support inspection procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Serve as the inspection organization liaison with Maintenance, Engineering, Stores, Tooling, Purchasing, Training, Safety, and Human Resources.
• Resolve inspection-related issues affecting maintenance operations and coordinate inspection support for special projects, aircraft modifications, paint events, audits, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the inspection organization on company committees, working groups, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Lead initiatives to improve inspection effectiveness, efficiency, and quality; drive technology solutions and business process improvements.
• Maintain inspection reference materials, procedures, and electronic tools, and analyze operational and quality data to identify improvement and corrective-action opportunities.
• Represent the inspection organization during FAA audits, investigations, surveillance, and other regulatory interactions.
• Develop and coordinate responses to regulatory findings and corrective actions; support internal quality audits and corrective-action programs.
• Participate in CASS activities and other quality review processes, and serve as a regulatory compliance resource for station inspection leadership.
• Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures, and develop leadership capability through mentoring and development opportunities.
• Support operations outside normal working hours as required.

Benefits

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and more than 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match starting on Day 1.
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed