Chief Inspector, Aircraft Quality & Airworthiness

United; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 232.000 - 302.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) and flight privileges

Descripción de la vacante

United Airlines is seeking a Chief Inspector to provide executive-level leadership for aircraft inspection, quality control, and NDT programs, ensuring airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance across Maintenance operations.

The role designates the FAA Chief Inspector under 14 CFR Part 119, guiding inspection systems and coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Compliance. Strong leadership and FAA familiarity are essential.

Formación

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Aviation Management or related field, or comparable experience.
• Hold a mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, and have held these ratings for at least three years.
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance/inspection experience, including at least five years in a senior management role.
• Extensive knowledge of FARs, aircraft equipment design and operational characteristics, aircraft maintenance materials and processes, including NDT processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical personnel, cross-functional teams, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, maintenance manuals, regulatory guidance, and company policies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Quality Control inspection and nondestructive testing (NDT) programs to ensure aircraft, engines, and components are inspected, maintained, and returned to service in an airworthy condition in accordance with all applicable regulatory, company, and industry requirements
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, Compliance, and other operational teams to resolve quality, airworthiness, and regulatory issues
• Serve as the FAA-designated Chief Inspector in accordance with 14 CFR Part 119 and assume final authority on all matters concerning aircraft, engine, and component airworthiness
• Partner with Director of Maintenance and Director of Safety and interface with FAA Certificate Management Office
• Establish and continuously improve inspection policies, procedures, authorizations, and oversight processes to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, the General Maintenance Manual, and accepted industry standards
• Provide inspection program support to the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP), participate in Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) activities as a board member, and utilize inspection program findings to monitor performance, identify risks, and drive systemic corrective actions
• Determine qualification, training, certification, and competency requirements for Quality Control, inspection, and NDT personnel and ensure personnel maintain the knowledge, skills, and authorizations necessary to perform assigned functions
• Promote a culture of accountability, technical excellence, safety, and regulatory discipline within the inspection organization
• Operate the organization efficiently and effectively by ensuring that inspectors with the right qualifications are available to support Maintenance at the right time
• Provide oversight and on-site surveillance of essential maintenance providers and other external suppliers to verify compliance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and airworthiness standards
• Develop and maintain the Required Inspection Item (RII) program to ensure maintenance activities affecting airworthiness receive appropriate independent inspection and oversight

Conocimientos

Leadership

Airworthiness

NDT

Regulatory knowledge

FAA regulations

Inspection programs

Educación

B.S. in Engineering or Aviation Management

Mechanic certificate (airframe & powerplant)

Descripción del empleo

United Airlines is seeking a Chief Inspector to provide executive-level leadership for aircraft inspection, quality control, and NDT programs, ensuring airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance across Maintenance operations.

The role designates the FAA Chief Inspector under 14 CFR Part 119, guiding inspection systems and coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Compliance. Strong leadership and FAA familiarity are essential.