Chief Inspector

Your Talent Team; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Your Talent Team is seeking a Chief Inspector to lead the Engine Services inspection team in Bridgeport, WV. You will ensure compliance with FAA regulations and quality standards, directing inspection methods and procedures across the repair stations.

This role carries overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of inspection experience under FARs
• A&P license is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee Engine Services Internal Quality Management System operations
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100/AS9110
• Provide oversight of in-plant and MRT inspection processes
• Involved in internal and external audits
• Create, update, and maintain regulatory documentation
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments
• Deploy Safety Management System for product safety/quality
• Lead RCCA investigations and maintain quality KPIs

Skills

Inspection experience

FAA regulations knowledge

Quality management systems

Education

Associate's Degree

A&P License

Job description

What You Will Do

The Chief Inspector is responsible to the Quality Manager for the overall operation of the inspection department and delegated to oversee all return to service processes. You will direct, plan and lay out the details of inspection standards, methods, and procedures used by the repair stations in complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Manufactures specifications and recommendations. Occasional travel is required to support various QA activities (i.e., training, audit support, functional department meetings/engagements), with occasional extended work hours.

FAA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program – This position is covered under the FAA Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program. The selected candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment FAA drug screen. Vision Program – This position is covered under the Vision program, and the selected candidate will be a participant in this program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing a variety of duties in supporting & implementing the Engine Services Internal Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance to FAA regulations, ISO 9001:2008 and AS 9100/AS9110 (as revised) requirements.
• Provide oversight of the in-plant and MRT inspection process.
• Involved in Internal/External Audits
• Create, update, and maintain all regulatory documentation
• Conduct Risk and Opportunity assessments
• Ensure deployment of site Safety Management System (SMS) for compliance to Product Safety and Product Quality requirements.
• Lead RCCA investigations
• Maintain Quality Metrics and KPIs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Associate's Degree (or other 2 year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years of inspection experience complying with Federal Aviation Regulations, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Valid A&P License

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience as a Chief Inspector, Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, or as a Lead Auditor
• Experience with investigation (RCCA) Process and other continuous improvement processes/tools
• In-depth working knowledge with Federal Aviation Administration regulations
• Working knowledge of technical Documentation/ standards
• Familiar with engine assembly and disassembly process, as well as component repair process and return to service functions
• Familiar with inspection and measurement equipment
• Experience with regulatory certification
• Training / working knowledge of AS9110 and Supplier Quality Management

The base compensation range for this role is 85,000 USD - 100,000 USD and is eligible for overtime and double time.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.