AIRCRAFT CHIEF INSPECTOR

Dassault Falcon Jet; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Dassault Falcon Jet seeks a Chief Inspector to oversee the Repair Station's Quality Assurance program. You will ensure compliance with FARs/RSQCM, supervise QA staff, and drive continuous improvement in airworthiness and safety.

Coordinate training, internal audits, and documentation, maintain calibration and records, and promote zero-defect workmanship while applying 5S practices within the QA team.

Qualifications

• Meets FAA and RSQCM requirements with knowledge of FARs and inspection methods.
• Ability to lead a QA team and manage documentation and records.
• Experience with repair stations, training, and quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA Manager duties for the Repair Station and supervise QA staff.
• Ensure compliance with FARs, RSQCM, and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate training, audits, and documentation; maintain calibration program.

Skills

Leadership/Supervisory

Customer service

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Training ability

FAR regulatory knowledge

Airworthiness knowledge

Education

Mechanics certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

FAA Inspection Authorization preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• At the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Chief Inspector performs the duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager for the Repair Station.
• The Chief Inspector shall have a working knowledge of and be the local authority of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the RSQCM.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the Quality Control systems and procedures of the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and keep personnel assigned aware of the Quality Control systems and procedures relative to their assignments
• Drive for maximum efficiency and effective use of QA and QA Inspector resources.
• Support the corporate mission and vision through achievement of department goals and objectives
• Observe and administer company rules and regulations and safety policy and standard operating procedures
• Perform and assign the tasks as required by the work scope with efficiency and to quality standards and ensure the use of applicable technical data
• Provide for the shift turnover requirements as outlined in the RSQCM
• Collaborate and cooperate with the Customer Project Manager to achieve the on time and on budget objective of the work scope
• Drive daily activities toward providing service and deliverable to the customer that meet and exceeded customer satisfaction expectations
• Plans, organizes, staffs, controls, and supervises the Quality department.
• Promotes aviation safety by ensuring airworthiness and quality in aircraft maintenance.
• Assists with interpretation of Federal Aviation Regulations into company policy/procedure.
• Assists with Administration of the company's quality systems and improvements.
• Administration of the Internal Quality Audit Program.
• Coordinates with Operations Manager and the Quality Assurance Manager for the requirements of the Repair Station Training Program and assists/maintains the technician's training records.
• Administration of the Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic equipment calibration program.
• Supervises the Repair Station's record keeping requirements.
• Ensures that all technical data is current.
• Administration of inspectors' stamps and assists with administration of the Repair Station rosters.
• Submits recommended individuals for repairman's certificate.
• Focus on Human Factors in the workplace and drive to zero defects in workmanship and safety.
• Ensure that QA Inspectors maintain good housekeeping practice by utilizing a 5S system of "sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain."
• Assists/Conducts periodic Repair Station Training Needs Assessments and Individual Need assessment & schedule training
• Monitors all work performed by the QA Inspector to ensure adherence to Quality Assurance Roles & Responsibility including but not limited to:
• Maintaining knowledge of the work scope of assigned aircraft
• Determining airworthiness requirements for aircraft undergoing inspection (reference FAR 43.15)
• Verifying inspection program is applicable to assigned aircraft.
• Performing conformity inspections for certification projects.
• Supporting import/export airworthiness approvals.
• Verifying technical data acceptable to and/or approved by the FAA, has been used to provide inspection and approval for return to service with respect to work performed.
• Ensuring all documents and records meet regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring corrective action(s) provides for complete correction of discrepancy
• Providing record(s) of major repairs and alterations; (FAA 337)
• Adheres to general work and safety requirements.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned
• Assisting other employees in the performance of their duties with area(s) of qualification
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Chief Inspector performs the duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager for the Repair Station.
• The Chief Inspector shall have a working knowledge of and be the local authority of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the RSQCM.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the Quality Control systems and procedures of the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and keep personnel assigned aware of the Quality Control systems and procedures relative to their assignments
• Drive for maximum efficiency and effective use of QA and QA Inspector resources.
• Support the corporate mission and vision through achievement of department goals and objectives
• Observe and administer company rules and regulations and safety policy and standard operating procedures
• Perform and assign the tasks as required by the work scope with efficiency and to quality standards and ensure the use of applicable technical data
• Provide for the shift turnover requirements as outlined in the RSQCM
• Collaborate and cooperate with the Customer Project Manager to achieve the on time and on budget objective of the work scope
• Drive daily activities toward providing service and deliverable to the customer that meet and exceeded customer satisfaction expectations
• Plans, organizes, staffs, controls, and supervises the Quality department.
• Promotes aviation safety by ensuring airworthiness and quality in aircraft maintenance.
• Assists with interpretation of Federal Aviation Regulations into company policy/procedure.
• Assists with Administration of the company's quality systems and improvements.
• Administration of the Internal Quality Audit Program.
• Coordinates with Operations Manager and the Quality Assurance Manager for the requirements of the Repair Station Training Program and assists/maintains the technician's training records.
• Administration of the Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic equipment calibration program.
• Supervises the Repair Station's record keeping requirements.
• Ensures that all technical data is current.
• Administration of inspectors' stamps and assists with administration of the Repair Station rosters.
• Submits recommended individuals for repairman's certificate.
• Focus on Human Factors in the workplace and drive to zero defects in workmanship and safety.
• Ensure that QA Inspectors maintain good housekeeping practice by utilizing a 5S system of "sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain."
• Assists/Conducts periodic Repair Station Training Needs Assessments and Individual Need assessment & schedule training
• Monitors all work performed by the QA Inspector to ensure adherence to Quality Assurance Roles & Responsibility including but not limited to:
• Maintaining knowledge of the work scope of assigned aircraft
• Determining airworthiness requirements for aircraft undergoing inspection (reference FAR 43.15)
• Verifying inspection program is applicable to assigned aircraft.
• Performing conformity inspections for certification projects.
• Supporting import/export airworthiness approvals.
• Verifying technical data acceptable to and/or approved by the FAA, has been used to provide inspection and approval for return to service with respect to work performed.
• Ensuring all documents and records meet regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring corrective action(s) provides for complete correction of discrepancy
• Providing record(s) of major repairs and alterations; (FAA 337)
• Adheres to general work and safety requirements.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned
• Assisting other employees in the performance of their duties with area(s) of qualification
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

Qualifications

• Possess a Mechanics certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Minimum three years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and alteration of turbo fan powered business aircraft.
• Trained in or experience with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment and tools used to perform aircraft maintenance and alterations.
• Thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations and proficient in the use of the various inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment and tools appropriate for the work being performed and approved for return to service.
• Specific working knowledge of FAR 43, FAR 145, FAR 91 subpart E.
• Specific working knowledge of the RSM/QCM and Repair Station Forms.
• Proficient use of MS Word. Beginner use of MS Excel.
• Able to work unsupervised for extended periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Can Do Attitude - Highly motivated.
• Demonstrate Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to train
• FAA Inspection Authorization preferred

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation for this position typically falls between $77,000 and $120,000 per year. This position is not eligible for overtime. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.

Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.

We are committed to finding the best, brightest, and most dedicated individuals in the aviation industry. Our employees are the key to our success. Soar with us.