Aviation Chief Inspector

The Chief Inspector will plan, organize, direct, and control the overall operation of the Quality Control Department to include: Non-Destructive Technicians, Maintenance Inspectors and Receiving Inspectors. The Chief Inspector will direct the development and implementation of inspections standards, methods, and procedures used by the repair station to ensure compliance with all applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), manufacturers’ specification, and recommendations.

About the Role

The Chief Inspector will oversee the Quality Control Department, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while managing inspection personnel and processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the efforts of Quality Control Department personnel towards the accomplishment of operating unit objectives and goals.
• Ensures that operations in areas of responsibility are conducted in compliance with applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and State and Federal law and regulations.
• Overseeing the proper handling of all parts and components through the inspection process per our manual and company policies.
• Coordinates all quality control inspection personnel training and ensuring all are qualified and authorized in accordance with Customer and Avex requirements.
• Providing for continuity of inspection responsibility and assuring completion of required inspections with personnel shift or assignment changes.
• Maintain, coordinate and train Required Inspection Items (RII) qualifications and authorization in accordance with 121 air carrier standards and requirements.
• Ensure that inspection equipment and inspection tooling is maintained in proper working order.
• Ensures and monitor that all inspections, major repairs/alterations are properly performed on all completed work before they are approved for Return to Service and all the proper documentation required including logbook entries, the regulatory report are properly executed in accordance with Avex RS/QCM, Customer Requirements and Code of Federal Regulations.
• Coordinates with Inspection Supervisor(s) or designee on status of aircraft inspection workload and manpower needs.
• Interprets blueprints, drawings, and other technical data.
• Performs both simple and complex inspection procedures on aircraft parts, structures, and systems in accordance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Lifts and carries measuring instruments, tools, and test equipment; ascends and descends ladders and platforms; and frequently works in a variety of positions such as stooping, kneeling, or squatting.
• Performs other duties pertinent to the position as assigned, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Skills

• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English regarding safety sensitive work activities, per FAA requirements.
• Conversational Spanish a plus.

Preferred Skills

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate in good standing.
• B757 General Familiarization (40hr) Course.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.