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Our client provides avionics installations and upgrades, cargo conversions, maintenance, structural modifications, and more. Higher Talent Group values its reputation for finding high-quality people, which is why we will conduct a screening to determine if this is a good fit for you. We will share further details such as the culture, how progression works within the company, etc.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Chief Inspector manages the Quality Control and Inspection department. This leadership role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and overseeing quality control procedures to ensure all maintenance, repair, and alteration activities strictly adhere to FAA regulations, company standards, and customer specifications. The Chief Inspector manages the final airworthiness determination and ensures full compliance with the Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time. Department Leadership & Compliance Oversee and direct the daily operations of the Quality Control department, supervising line inspectors and technical staff. Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory authorities, including the FAA, regarding repair station audits, findings, and compliance mandates. Maintain, update, and enforce our client's Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and associated Safety Manuals. Direct the Internal Quality Audit Program to proactively identify and correct systemic deficiencies within the facility. Technical Inspection & Airworthiness Oversight Finalize and approve the execution of technical records, forms, and maintenance releases before returning any article or aircraft to service. Investigate, analyze, and resolve escalated technical deficiencies and inspection discrepancies reported by line inspectors immediately. Ensure all technical specifications, tolerances, and limitations are correctly interpreted and executed across all production and maintenance lines. Manage the assignment, control, and tracking of inspector authorization stamps and personnel rosters. Tool, Material & Facility Control Manage the facility's tool calibration program, ensuring all test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment is calibrated, certified, and properly affixed with valid calibration dates. Audit and enforce material control procedures to ensure all parts, raw materials, and components are correctly allocated to the proper job and project numbers with full traceability. Ensure all hangars, repair bays, and technician work areas remain clean, organized, and entirely free from foreign object debris (FOD). Training & Authorization Coordinate with operations management to establish, document, and maintain training and qualification records for all technical personnel. Audit and verify that only properly trained, authorized, and qualified technicians are performing maintenance and signing or stamping work cards.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Experience & Education 10+ years of experience in aviation maintenance, aerospace manufacturing, or quality assurance. Proven leadership experience running a quality control department or serving as a designated inspector in an FAA Part 145 repair station or OEM environment. Technical Certifications & Skills FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required; Inspection Authorization (IA) highly preferred. Deep technical expertise in Aircraft inspection methods, advanced testing techniques, calibration equipment, and diagnostic tools. Thorough understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and aerospace quality standards. Core Competencies Exceptional attention to detail with a perfectionist approach to maintaining documentation integrity. Complete professional proficiency in English, with the ability to read, write, and clearly speak technical and regulatory directives.

ABOUT HIGHER TALENT GROUP

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//www.highertalentgroup.com Employment Statements & Disclaimers This job description outlines core requirements and essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Duties and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice, to meet evolving business needs. This document is not an employment contract. Employment remains strictly "at-will," meaning either party may terminate the relationship at any time, for any legal reason, with or without cause or notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the interview process or the job, please notify Human Resources.