Chief Inspector

Unilode Aviation Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

3+ Weeks of paid time off

11 Paid holidays

1 Floating holiday

Paid wellness days

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life ins.

Company Paid Vision, Basic Life & Long

Short and Long-term disability

401(k) plan with fully vested company

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Unilode Aviation Solutions seeks a Chief Inspector to oversee repair station operations, ensuring compliance with FAA/CAA/EASA regulations and Unilode procedures. This role holds final airworthiness determination authority and leads inspection personnel to uphold top quality and safety standards.

The position requires an A&P license and demonstrable aviation maintenance experience, with strong supervisory capabilities to manage a high-performing team in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• A&P license required.
• Demonstrable practical experience in aviation maintenance.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repair station operations comply with FAA/CAA/EASA regulations, Unilode Quality Manual/Procedures, and Customer Air Carrier requirements.
• Hold final airworthiness determination authority and lead inspection personnel to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
• Drive safety and quality culture across the team and organization.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Education

A&P License

Job description

Unilode manages the world’s largest outsourced fleet of ULDs (Unit Load Devices) and owns the largest global network for the maintenance and repair of containers, pallets, and inflight food service equipment. Our outsourcing solutions help our customers improve business performance and deliver efficiencies and operational benefits.

Role overview:

The Chief Inspector ensures that repair station operations comply with FAA/CAA/EASA regulations, Unilode’s Quality Manual/Procedures, and Customer Air Carrier requirements.

This role holds final airworthiness determination authority and leads inspection personnel to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Bonus Program
• 3+ Weeks of paid time off
• 11 Paid holidays
• 1 Floating holiday (to be used on employee's date of choice)
• Paid wellness days
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Company Paid Vision, Basic Life & Short and Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with fully vested company match
• Referral Bonus

You:

You can add to our quality culture if you are:

• A&P License required
• Have demonstrable practical experience in aviation maintenance
• Supervisory skills

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Anyone who performs (or are available to perform) a safety sensitive aviation activity (SSAA) can be tested for drugs and alcohol without notice or as part of pre-employment checks.