Chief Inspector II

AviHire; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) seeks an experienced aviation inspector to support airworthiness certification and inspection management. You will assist in implementing inspection standards and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities include signing off inspections, coordinating maintenance-related inspections, maintaining records, and contributing to internal audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; exceptions allow 9+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of relevant inspection experience; substitution rules apply as stated in the posting.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation inspection practices; ability to interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and managing inspection standards, methods, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, DCMA, and other regulations.
• Support certification of aircraft airworthiness by signing off inspections and aircraft releases.

Skills

FAA regulations

IA Designation

A&P Certification

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Aircraft systems knowledge

Record keeping

Audit procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

• Assist in the implementation and management of inspection standards, methods, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and other applicable regulations.
• Support the certification of aircraft airworthiness by signing off on inspections and aircraft releases.
• Coordinate inspections related to scheduled maintenance, aircraft modifications, or component changes.
• Verify that approved equipment and materials are used and that high standards of workmanship are maintained.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to inspection protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and certifications.
• Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and management of inspection standards, methods, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and other applicable regulations.
• Support the certification of aircraft airworthiness by signing off on inspections and aircraft releases.
• Coordinate inspections related to scheduled maintenance, aircraft modifications, or component changes.
• Verify that approved equipment and materials are used and that high standards of workmanship are maintained.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to inspection protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and certifications.
• Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation inspection practices.
• Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications.
• Advanced understanding of troubleshooting techniques.
• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification and Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
• Advanced experience and knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts.
• Thorough understanding and experience with the practical application of audit and inspection processes and procedures.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with EASA regulations and DCMA guidelines.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Previous management or lead experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Capability to stand and be on your feet for much of the work shift.
• Hand/finger dexterity for performing inspections.
• Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments, including exposure to loud noises in aircraft hangars.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC.