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14 CFR Part 135 Chief Inspector - CT

Airshare
Shelton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026

The 14 CFR Part 135 Chief Inspector is directly responsible for ensuring all maintenance activities meet FAA Regulations (CFR), manufacturer specifications, and company standards. Will be responsible for the management of inspection programs, airworthiness compliance, Required Inspection Items (RII), training program, and aircraft conformity verification. They shall communicate with the appropriate individuals when required regarding issues related to safety, security, and quality. The Aircraft Maintenance Chief Inspector reports to the Director of Maintenance.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Ensure Circadian Aviation Maintenance personnel are maintaining aircraft records, logbooks, and other documentation to the Circadian General Maintenance Manual requirements and 14 CFR 135 rules.
  • Maintaining the system of record keeping for calibrated tools and precision test equipment, ensuring the established check periods are not exceeded.
  • Performing all required tasks and document reviews to conform and onboard managed aircraft.
  • Administration of managed aircraft Operational Specifications (Ops Specs) and Letter of Authorization (LOA), including all 14 CFR part 91 submissions.
  • Timely completion and filing of Service Difficulty Reports (SDR) when required. 
  • Auditing of all work packages for technical accuracy and physical completeness.
  • Ensuring the airworthiness of work performed by contract maintenance providers.
  • Administration of the Maintenance Training Program and recordkeeping.
  • Ensure all managed aircraft are compliant with applicable AD’s and required maintenance.
  • Oversee the RII program, including training of personnel, tracking program compliance, and proper documentation.
  • Auditing 135 aircraft, approved vendors, and facilities.
  • Oversee the Weight & Balance Program.
  • Manage Minimum Equipment Lists Program including submissions of MELs for approval..
  • Oversee Maintenance tracking programs for proper compliance and configuration.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will have a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and a minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance and inspection of light and heavy business jet aircraft (Citation XLS, Phenom, Challenger, Falcon and Gulfstream).

Additional Requirements: 

•    Demonstrated experience with 14 CFR Part 135 and 145 operations.
•    Strong knowledge of FAA Regulations (14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 119, 135, and 145).
•    Proficiency with computerized aircraft maintenance tracking programs (e.g. CAMP, CMP, Traxxall, etc.).
•    Demonstrated effective written and verbal skills.
•    Detail-oriented with strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
•    Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe, and other computer software platforms.
•    Ability to build positive relationships and maintain cross-functional partnerships.
•    Previous experience as an inspector preferred. 

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Airshare offers a suite of benefits for all our team members, including Crew and Family no cost HSA Medical, Vision, and Dental.  If you choose the HSA medical plane, Airshare contributes $1,000 to your HSA yearly.  Benefits begin on the first of the month following your start date.

  • Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary, with a voluntary buy-up option
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability, with loss of medical rider 
  • Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match and rapid vesting schedule. You can participate on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term Disability – 100% employer-paid
  • PTO is accrued based on the length of employment
  • Company credit card
  • Access to relocation flights

 Airshare is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

 

Salary : $1,000

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