Inspector, Chief

StandardAero; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join StandardAero as a Chief Inspector, where you'll manage inspection functions ensuring adherence to industry standards. Located in Chesapeake, VA, this role offers a fulfilling career with competitive benefits, a focus on professional growth, and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team fostering inclusivity and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Bonus opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 18 months in a 145 repair station.
• 2 years’ experience in Quality Control in FAA regulated environment.
• Basic Computer Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all inspection functions for maintenance release.
• Ensure compliance with the Repair Station and Quality Manual.
• Evaluate team performance towards achieving metrics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As a Chief Inspector, you’ll have the authority and responsibility for managing, supervising, coordinating, training and scheduling all inspection functions for maintenance release.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure compliance with the Repair Station and Quality Manual (RSQM) in the performance of inspection duties.
• Ensure the standards and system for ensuring that all receiving, preliminary, hidden damage, in-process and final inspections of articles undergoing maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration are performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance data and the RSQM.
• Maintain and Implement QSP 7.5.3 Identification and Traceability.
• Determine whether the requested maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration on articles received for work can be accomplished within the applicable maintenance data, despite any other damage or discrepancies noted.
• Ensure that work performed on articles under the authority of the repair station is appropriately approved for return to service on the maintenance release document.
• Support the Quality Manager with Audits.
• Determine when Articles are beyond repair.
• Initiate the process that determines whether an article should be reported under the Suspected Unapproved Parts program and for filing reports under that program.
• Ensure Scrap parts are segregated in a manner that will prevent their use in maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration pending final disposition from the customer.
• Review and approve operation routers, technical plans and special process parameters, etc.
• Cover for inspection employee absence.
• Ensure team members maintain their work areas 5S.
• Communicates with vendors and customers as needed.
• Supervise and support all inspection employees in the performance of their functions through routine performance evaluations and take appropriate disciplinary actions to correct undesirable behaviors.
• Ascertain qualifications of all inspection employees prior to work assignment through test and evaluation of their previous experience.
• Ensure personnel have appropriate knowledge or are properly trained prior to assigning inspection tasks.
• Ensure inspection personnel certifications and qualifications are maintained current.
• Evaluate Team Performance towards achieving metrics. Make adjustments as necessary to improve results.

Position Requirements:

• At least 18 months in a 145 repair station
• Thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment and tools used to determine the airworthiness of the article on which maintenance, preventive maintenance or alterations are being performed
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the same or similar position in the field of Quality Control in FAA regulated environment
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Characteristics:

• A&P License preferred
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to think outside the box when solving problems

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance

ABOUT US

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.