Senior Aerospace Inspection Leader

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Missouri; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an Inspection Supervisor to lead inspection and parts preparation in an aerospace, power-generation environment. You will oversee a 10–15 person team of inspectors and shop support, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.

You will manage QMS documentation, sign CoCs and FAA 8130 forms, review technical drawings and repair manuals, and provide repair quotes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in NDT, CMM, dimensional and visual inspections of aerospace piece parts/components.
• Proven leadership experience, including performance management and corrective action.
• Deep understanding of QMS systems, document control, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience issuing or signing 8130 forms / Certificates of Conformance.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and GD&T standards.
• FAA Repairman Certificate or A&P License strongly preferred.
• US Work Authorization (no visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of inspectors and shop support staff, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Oversee inspection activities including NDT (FPI, Eddy Current, MPI, RT), CMM inspections, and dimensional/visual piece part inspections.
• Manage QMS documentation and ensure complete, accurate inspection and traveler records.
• Sign off on CoCs and FAA 8130 forms, certifying return-to-service of repaired parts.
• Review and interpret repair manuals, engine manuals, and drawings to apply proper repair/inspection criteria.
• Provide repair quotes by identifying required procedures and scope.
• Assign daily work tasks, monitor progress, and enforce compliance with standard processes.
• Support disciplinary actions and staff development where required.
• Ensure all inspection equipment, tools, and safety devices are properly maintained and calibrated.

Skills

NDT

CMM

Dimensional inspection

Visual inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T

Leadership

Document control

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Camio

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an Inspection Supervisor to lead inspection and parts preparation in an aerospace, power-generation environment. You will oversee a 10–15 person team of inspectors and shop support, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.

You will manage QMS documentation, sign CoCs and FAA 8130 forms, review technical drawings and repair manuals, and provide repair quotes.