Inspector, Chief

StandardAero; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking an experienced Inspector Chief to oversee inspection activities in our production environment. You will mentor inspectors, ensure adherence to aviation regulations and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement across inspection processes.

Collaborate with Production, Quality and Training teams to maintain airworthiness and product quality. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and subject-matter expertise in inspection standards, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation quality inspection and airworthiness requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documents.
• Familiar with quality systems and inspection procedures.
• Experience with gas turbine engine inspection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support inspection activities within the unit.
• Mentor inspectors and ensure competency and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regs, customer requirements, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of inspection processes and safety culture.

Skills

Aviation Quality

Leadership

Coaching

Regulatory Compliance

Process Improvement

Documentation

Education

College Diploma

Aviation Training

Tools

Precision Measuring Equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced aviation quality professional with a passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy coaching others while ensuring the highest quality standards are met? Then this opportunity at StandardAero could be the next step in your career.

As Inspector Chief, you will play a key role in overseeing inspection activities within our production environment. You will support and mentor inspectors, ensure compliance with aviation regulations and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement across inspection processes. Working closely with Production, Quality and Training teams, you will help maintain the highest standards of airworthiness and product quality.

What you'll do

As Lead Inspector, you will:

• Lead and support inspection activities within the business unit.
• Monitor inspector qualifications, certifications and ongoing competency.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, customer requirements and company procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Quality Inspectors.
• Work closely with Production Cell Leaders to coordinate inspection activities.
• Review inspection documentation and release certification packages for accuracy and compliance.
• Support certification and approval of inspection personnel.
• Participate in internal audits, investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance inspection processes and operational performance.
• Promote and support our Safety Management System (SMS) and Just Culture principles.
• Act as a subject matter expert on inspection requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in Business Unit meetings and contribute to operational excellence.

What we’re looking for

You are an experienced aviation professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership and mentoring.

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience in aviation Quality Inspection.
• Thorough knowledge of aviation regulations and airworthiness certification requirements.
• Strong understanding of inspection procedures, quality systems and OEM manuals.
• Experience with gas turbine engine inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with production and quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coach and support colleagues.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring inspection teams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience with production management systems.
• Continuous Improvement mindset with experience supporting process improvements.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferably supplemented with relevant technical or aviation training.
• Approximately 6-10 years of relevant aviation quality inspection experience.
• Experience within an aviation MRO environment is considered a strong advantage.

Why StandardAero?

At StandardAero, safety and quality are at the heart of everything we do. We offer an environment where you can make a real impact, work with highly skilled professionals, and contribute to the maintenance of world-class aircraft engines.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work on challenging technical projects, and be part of a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement and innovation.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. Inclusivity Is Our Standard It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9679
• Job Category Technologist
• Posting Date 07/21/2026, 12:19 PM
• Apply Before 08/28/2026, 10:00 AM
• Degree Level College Diploma
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day