Chief Inspector

Socket.dev; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Plan with Employer Match

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and

Paid PTO

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and

Life insurance

Short term and long-term disability

Full Holiday Schedule and more

Job summary

Precision Air in Florence, SC is seeking an experienced Chief Inspector to report to the Repair Station Accountable Manager. The role ensures compliance with FARs, RSQCM, QMS, and the approved training program, and directs inspection standards and procedures across the station.

Responsibilities include training and supervising inspectors, certifying inspection records, approving forms, maintaining current technical data, calibrating tools, preventing unairworthy parts, and supporting ISO 9001

Qualifications

• FAA certificate required and knowledge of FARs and 14 CFR Part 145.
• Eight years of experience in an FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station with supervisory/inspector roles.
• Technical degree in aviation-related field; experience can offset the degree.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage repair station inspectors.
• Oversee inspections and ensure records and forms are completed before release.
• Approve Forms and tags used by the repair station.
• Maintain current technical data (M manuals, SBs, specs) and ensure access.
• Monitor calibration of precision equipment and maintain records.
• Ensure no defective or unairworthy parts are installed.
• Submit defect reports per 14 CFR 145.221.
• Ensure maintenance releases/FAA Form 337 when required.
• Prevent procurement of unapproved parts and detect them.
• Oversee tagging/identification of parts; quarantine unairworthy items.
• Maintain regulatory library including FAA regs and ADs.
• Compile completed work orders for easy retrieval.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Process improvement

Business writing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Aviation-related technical degree

Tools

EBIS

Job description

Precision Air is hiring an experienced Chief Inspector to join its team in Florence, SC. The Chief Inspector is responsible to the Repair Station Accountable Manager for the overall compliance with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's), the Repair Station and Quality Control Manual (RSQCM), Quality Management System (QMS), and the approved training program. In addition, the Chief Inspector is responsible for directing, planning, and laying out the details of inspection standards, methods, and procedures used by the repair station in complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the direct training and management of the repair station Inspectors.
2. Assure inspections are properly performed on all completed work and the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by the repair station are completed and executed prior to releasing the aircraft or article for return to service.
3. Approve implementation or changes to all forms and tags used by the repair station.
4. Ensure all technical data for articles overhauled or repaired by the repair station is accessible and kept current with latest revisions. This data includes manufacturer's overhaul manuals, service bulletins, part specifications, related FAA approved data, and other technical data used by the repair station.
5. Assure that periodic checks are made on all inspection tools and the calibration of precision equipment used by the repair station and technicians who keep their own precision equipment. Further assure that current records of those inspections and tests are maintained.
6. Verify that no defective, unserviceable, or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or article released by the repair station.
7. Submit reports of defects or unairworthy conditions in accordance with 14CFR §145.221.
8. Assure the proper execution of a maintenance release and/or FAA Form 337 when required.
9. Assure that procedures used in procurement and reception of aircraft parts will guard against "bogus" and "unapproved" parts from entering the parts system and to ensure that any such parts are detected before their use.
10. Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as outlined in this manual.
11. See that unairworthy parts are segregated and quarantined in such a way as to prevent their reuse as serviceable parts.
12. Maintain and keep current a regulatory library including federal aviation regulations, type certificate data sheets, and FAA published airworthiness directives.
13. Compile completed work orders and inspection forms in such a manner that once filed information pertaining to a specific item can be readily located for review.
14. Ensure technician(s) properly complete entries on forms and work orders used by the repair station.
15. Ensure that any maintenance performed for 14 CFR 121, 125, 129 or 135 Carriers under a Continuous Airworthiness Program per 14 CFR 145.1 through 145.205 is accomplished in accordance with that Carriers manual and that all required inspection items are inspected by RII inspectors, not performing the work.
16. Ensure that proper entries are made into maintenance logs & work orders IAW 14 CFR Part 43 and Operator/Air Carrier manuals.
17. Serve as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Quality Manager. Ensure compliance with the repair station ISO-9001, Quality Management System manual (QMSM) to include quality metrics related to maintenance and parts. Write quality escapes/corrective actions to eliminate future escapes. Assist in performance of internal audits and process improvement actions.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required, FAA Inspection Authorization - preferred
• 8 years of experience in an FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station including progressive experience in supervisory and inspector roles.
• Technical degree in Aviation related field (degree may be offset by additional experience)
• Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to maintenance programs and procedures. Experience working with the FAA - preferred
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email. Experience using aircraft maintenance planning software systems such as EBIS is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Business writing skills necessary to create various reports and correspondencePresentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade, and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of management
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees with a multiple project setting
• Experience in ISO 9001 Quality Management System compliance - preferred

Personal Attributes:

The employee must maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties. The employee must consistently demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments, organizations, and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrate sound work ethic

A competitive package of salary and benefits is available to the selected candidate. The candidate will be expected to compete for promotional opportunities and to embrace challenging maintenance and modification activities for business category aircraft that are used in traditional commercial operations and those involved in government-related special missions.

Benefits Include:

• 401(K) Plan with Employer Match
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid PTO
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Life insurance
• Short term and long-term disability
• Full Holiday Schedule and more

This company, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, protected veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. All selection, hiring, and promotion decisions will be based on valid job-related requirements consistent with performance of the essential functions of the position. This policy is in keeping with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Acts, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference may be given qualified to the Corporation’s Shareholders, including their spouses and descendants, during the hiring process to the maximum extent permitted by law.