Chief Inspector & Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician

Mesa Chamber of Commerce; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a Chief Inspector & Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician in Mesa, AZ to oversee maintenance and modification activities, ensuring FAA compliance and airworthiness. The role may involve ODA Inspection Unit responsibilities and conformity inspections for flight test programs.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in general aviation maintenance, strong regulatory knowledge, and leadership in inspection programs within a Part 145 environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years of experience maintaining general aviation light aircraft, business aircraft, and helicopters.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing Chief Inspector/Quality Assurance/Airworthiness Conformity functions.
• Proficient knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, parts 1, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 39, 43, 45, 61, 91, 121, 135.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multi‑task in a fast paced environment.
• Team‑oriented with a positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products.
• FAA A&P Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan and implement inspection standards and procedures per FAA regulations and manufacturer specs.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and training to ensure proper records and forms.
• Ensure compliance of aircraft, staff, paperwork and procedures with FAA regulations.
• Coordinate maintenance of inspection tools and calibration of precision test equipment.
• Lead training programs in accordance with Part 145 requirements.
• Ensure maintenance records are properly maintained and retrievable.
• Accomplish final acceptance of incoming material and airworthiness of work.
• Conduct conformity inspections in support of certification testing.
• Perform duties associated with ODA Inspection Unit Member Authorization.
• Conduct inspections, maintenance and modifications of company aircraft.
• Work with Engineering to develop aircraft installations of company products.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA A&P Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chief Inspector & Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician

Location: Mesa, AZ

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Chief Inspector & Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician at our Mesa, AZ location. In this role, you will ensure all maintenance and modification activities conducted by Garmin's Part 145 Aircraft Repair Station meet company, industry, and FAA requirements. If authorized, you may act as an ODA Inspection Unit Member to conduct conformity inspections for FAA tests and issue airworthiness certificates for flight test aircraft.

Essential Functions

• Direct, plan and implement inspection standards, methods and procedures used by the Aircraft Repair Station in compliance with applicable FAA Regulations, manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and training to ensure that all work and inspections are properly performed and that the proper records, reports and forms used by the Aircraft Repair Station are properly executed.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and training to ensure company aircraft, maintenance associates, shop, paperwork and procedures are in compliance with all FAA regulations.
• Coordinate and maintain records for periodic checks of all inspection tools and the calibration of precision test equipment used by the Aircraft Repair Station.
• Lead, plan and implement training programs in accordance with Part 145 requirements.
• Ensure maintenance records are properly maintained and retrievable.
• Accomplish the final acceptance of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies and the airworthiness of articles on which work has been performed outside the Aircraft Repair Station by contract.
• Conduct part and installation company conformity inspections in support of certification testing.
• Perform duties associated with ODA Inspection Unit Member Authorization.
• Conduct inspections, maintenance and modifications of company aircraft.
• Work with Engineering department to develop aircraft installations of company products.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years of experience maintaining general aviation light aircraft, business aircraft, and helicopters.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing Chief Inspector/Quality Assurance/Airworthiness Conformity functions similar to the essential functions of this job description.
• Proficient knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, parts 1, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 39, 43, 45, 61, 91, 121, 135.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a flexible, fast‑paced and challenging environment.
• Team‑oriented with a positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products.
• FAA A&P Certificate.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience as an ODA Inspection UM or FAA DMIR/DAR.
• FAA IA Certificate experience.
• Prior avionics installation experience.

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin’s benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits.