Supervisor-Chief Inspector

Cirrus; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking a Chief Inspector to oversee the Factory Service Center's inspection activities, ensuring FAA compliance and high standards of safety and airworthiness. You will lead the inspection team, manage documentation, and coordinate with PMI during regulatory reviews.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145, and an FAA license with IA preferred. You will drive continuous improvement across maintenance and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in aviation inspection and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory accountability.
• Familiarity with CFR Part 145 and related FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection team, manage performance and development.
• Maintain Repair Station roster and PMI communications within five days.
• Review and approve maintenance and inspection documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee calibration data, tooling programs, and training compliance.
• Develop internal audits and corrective actions for FAA compliance.
• Act as primary liaison during regulatory inspections or audits.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality to drive process improvements.
• Ensure work orders and documentation are complete before work starts.
• Ensure major alterations/repairs comply with specifications.
• Ensure all inspections are performed per requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation science or technology

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

FAA Inspection Authorization

Tools

Regulatory knowledge tools

Job description

Overview

The Chief Inspector is responsible for the oversight of inspection personal and all inspection-related activities within the Factory Service Center. This leader ensures compliance with FAA regulations and internal quality standards, manages the repair station roster, and serves as the primary liaison with the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI). The Chief Inspector plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance of all aircraft maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support for inspection team members, including performance management and development.
• Maintain the Repair Station roster and ensuring required updates are proved to the PMI within five business days
• Review and approve all maintenance and inspection documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and manage the repair station's technical data, calibrated tooling programs, and training compliance.
• Develop and manage internal audit processes and corrective actions to ensure ongoing FAA compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections or audits.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement and process standardization.
• Determine that, if the customer's work scope is limited in nature, the requested maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration can be accomplished within the applicable data despite any other damage or discrepancies noted.
• Ensure that prior to work being accomplished, a work order package with work instructions to perform the maintenance and inspections will be initiated to ensure that all repairs are complete and documented
• Ensure that major alteration / repair determinations are accomplished in accordance with the specifications.
• Ensure all incoming, hidden damage, preliminary, in-process, and final inspections are performed in accordance with requirements.
• Determine equivalency of tools and equipment used by the repair station (other than that recommended by manufacturers) and document that determination.
• Ensure records of all calibrations and checks are kept current, and the calibrations are performed.
• Initiate work outside the repair station's fixed location.
• Ensure that Inspectors performing RIIs are qualified and trained in accordance with the operator's program prior to performing work under CFR Part 145.205.
• Submit reports of serious failures, malfunctions, or defects.
• Act as the primary contact for issues that may arise related to technical data, shelf life, calibrated tooling, and scrap parts.
• Ensure qualifications and perform surveillance of certificated and non-certificated employees performing maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations.
• Ensure Repair Station / Quality Control manual is kept current and accurate.
• Continuously review the repair station's Training Program to ensure all the repair station's training needs are met.
• Perform the repair station's “self-evaluation” to determine whether it has the housing, facilities, equipment, material, data, and trained personnel to add an article to its Capability List, if required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in aviation science or technology desired
• Minimum 8 years' recent experience in practical aviation inspection and maintenance, including leadership roles
• Indepth knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145 regulations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• FAA Inspection Authorization highly preferred
• Thoroughly versed in CFR FAR's, inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, applications, tools and equipment

Benefits

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!