Chief Quality Control Inspector

gatelesis; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis in Medley, FL is seeking an experienced Chief Quality Control Inspector to lead our quality team at the Landing Gear Services MRO. You will report to the VP of Quality & Engineering and ensure airworthiness and inspection compliance across all repair/alteration data.

The role requires 14 CFR Part 65/A&P certification, strong knowledge of FAA standards, and English proficiency. You will supervise inspectors, manage records, and drive quality improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold 14 CFR Part 65 / A&P certification.
• Familiar with regulations (14 CFR Part 145.155).
• Knowledge of inspection methods, techniques, and tools to determine airworthiness and compliance.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee quality records as required by FAA regulation (§ 43.9 or § 43.11).
• Supervise all inspection functions and mentor secondary inspectors.
• Ensure maintenance/alterations meet FAA standards and approved data.
• Develop and manage processes to ensure airworthiness of approved articles.
• Perform preliminary inspections, functional testing, in-process, and final inspections per data requirements.
• Inspect contracted materials and maintenance components for quality standards.
• Use OEM-recommended tools and test equipment to verify work.
• Coordinate compliance with ADs, FARs and service bulletins.
• Conduct visual inspections to assess damages before maintenance and alterations.
• Ensure team performs work to high quality regulatory standards.

Skills

Inspection methods

English proficiency

Quality systems

Team supervision

Education

A&P certification

Job description

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries,with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers.GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

Located at our Medley, FL Landing Gear Services MRO at GA Telesis, we are seeking an experienced Chief Quality Control Inspector to join our world class quality team. Reporting to the VP of Quality & Engineering this role is responsible for the operation of the quality control functions of the repair station, including leading the quality monitoring processes and procedures.

**Important Notice:

Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain record entries required by article § 43.9 or § 43.11
• Supervise all inspection functions and provide guidance to secondary inspectors
• Ensure maintenance / alterations perform according to applicable approved data for FAA standards
• Develop and manage process to ensure the airworthiness of approved articles
• Perform preliminary inspections, functional testing, in-process, and all final inspection as per repair/alteration data requirements
• Examine all contracted materials and maintenance components to ensure quality standards
• Use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus (recommended by the OEM or its equivalent) to assure completion of the work is in accordance with accepted industry practices
• Maintain and coordinate compliance with ADs, FAR/s along with manufacturer’s service bulletins
• Conduct visual inspection to determine extent of accident damages prior to maintenance and alteration is performed
• Ensure team members perform maintenance and alterations with high quality regulation standards

Qualifications

• Must be certificated per 14 CFR Part 65 / A&P certified
• Familiar with applicableregulations (as specified in 14CFR Part 145.155)
• Knowledge and experience with inspectionmethods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used todetermine airworthiness and compliance
• Proficient in the English language (reading, writing, and speaking)