Lead Inspector — Airworthiness & RTS Authority

Prime Engine Accessories; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Engine Accessories in Bristol, CT seeks a Chief Inspector to serve as the RTS Authority, ensuring every engine accessory released to service is airworthy and properly documented under 14 CFR 145 and EASA Part 145. You will sign and issue airworthiness releases and manage inspection personnel and records.

The role reports to the Director of Maintenance and requires extensive experience in aviation MRO inspection, with a focus on complex engine accessories and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate required; Inspection Authorization (IA) strongly preferred.
• 3+ years in lead inspector or Chief Inspector role at a Part 145 repair station.
• In-depth knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145 and EASA Part 145 inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Repair Station Inspection System per CFR 145.211 and EASA 145 requirements.
• Exercise RTS authority and sign FAA 8130-3 airworthiness tags and EASA Form 1 for completed work orders.
• Direct Receiving, In-Process, Final Inspection, and Airworthiness Release personnel.
• Ensure inspections comply with current CMM revisions, ADs, SBs, and approved documentation.
• Coordinate RTS planning with Operations Manager and maintain scheduling integrity.
• Review inspector stamps, manage dispositions of non-conforming parts, and CAPA closures.
• Escalate unresolved airworthiness concerns to Accountable Manager when necessary.
• Maintain authorization lists and ensure releases comply with CFR 145.157.

Skills

Airworthiness inspection leadership

Airworthiness release authority

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Microsoft 365 usage

Attention to detail

Education

FAA A&P certificate

IA certification preferred

EASA Part 66 B1/B2 license preferred

Tools

Work-order management systems

Microsoft 365

FAA/EASA documentation forms

Job description

Prime Engine Accessories in Bristol, CT seeks a Chief Inspector to serve as the RTS Authority, ensuring every engine accessory released to service is airworthy and properly documented under 14 CFR 145 and EASA Part 145. You will sign and issue airworthiness releases and manage inspection personnel and records.

The role reports to the Director of Maintenance and requires extensive experience in aviation MRO inspection, with a focus on complex engine accessories and regulatory compliance.