Chief Aviation Inspector – Southern California

Goodwin Recruiting; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Travel reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Chief Aviation Inspector (helicopter) for a role based in Southern California. The candidate will oversee aviation inspection activities, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 145 rotorcraft standards, leading audits, and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements include 5+ years helicopter maintenance experience, FAA A&P license and IA, with training on Sikorsky S-76, Airbus AS350, or Leonardo AW109 considered a plus. Relocation and housing assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ of helicopter maintenance experience.
• Current FAA issued A&P license required.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) required.
• Formal training on Sikorsky S-76, Airbus AS350 or Leonardo AW109 is a plus.
• Prior experience as a Chief Inspector in a FAA Part 145 Rotorcraft Repair Station.
• Experience with FAA audits and corrective action processes.
• ASQ or other quality certifications (Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Inspector) preferred

Skills

Helicopter maintenance

Audit experience

Education

FAA A&P license

FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

Sikorsky S-76 training

Airbus AS350 training

Leonardo AW109 training

Part 145 Rotorcraft Chief Inspector experience

ASQ / Certified Quality Auditor / Inspector

Job description

We are seeking aChief Aviation Inspector (helicopter) to join our team in Southern California.

Chief Aviation Inspector Compensation:

• Base salary in the $135,000.00-$150,000.00 range
• Relocation assistance
• Housing assistance
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k)

Chief Aviation Inspector Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ of helicopter maintenance experience
• Current FAA issued Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) required
• Formal training on Sikorskys76, Airbus AS350 or Leonardo AW109 is a plus
• Prior experience as a Chief Inspector in a FAA Part 145 Rotorcraft Repair Station
• Experience with FAA audits and corrective action processes
• ASQ or other quality certifications ( Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Inspector) preferred

JOB ID: 173112#post

Latoya Gibbs