CHIEF INSPECTOR - FAA PART 145 REPAIR STATION

ADPMA • Knoxville, Tennessee •

PERMANENT

Updated 07/2026 Job Description Job Summary Key Responsibilities FAA Repair Station Compliance Serve as Chief Inspector for the FAA Part 145 Repair Station. Ensure full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Part 43, and applicable FAA regulations. Support the repair station relocation and facility transition while maintaining regulatory compliance. Coordinate with the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) regarding certificate oversight, inspections, and regulatory approvals. Quality System Oversight Maintain and update repair station manuals including: Repair Station Manual (RSM) Quality Control Manual (QCM) Training Manual Capability List Ensure manuals and procedures remain current and compliant with FAA requirements. Maintain repair station personnel rosters, qualifications, and training records. Inspection Leadership Supervise and mentor inspection personnel. Ensure inspection activities meet regulatory and customer requirements including: Incoming inspection In-process inspection Final inspection Airworthiness release documentation Ensure proper traceability and certification records are maintained for all articles. Audits & Compliance Host and support audits from: FAA Customers Regulatory agencies Lead root cause investigations and corrective action programs. Maintain internal audit processes to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Supplier & Customer Quality Conduct supplier quality surveillance and vendor qualification. Support technical discussions with airline and MRO customers regarding quality and compliance. Ensure reporting of serious defects or unairworthy conditions in accordance with FAA procedures. Equipment & Calibration Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment. Maintain calibration records and measurement integrity. Continuous Improvement Support process improvements across repair operations. Provide technical guidance to operations, engineering, and inspection teams. Requirements Qualifications Required Minimum 5 years' experience in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145 and Part 43 Experience with repair station manuals, FAA audits, and regulatory compliance programs Experience supervising inspection personnel Preferred Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License Repairman Certificate or Inspection Authorization (IA) Previous experience serving as Chief Inspector or Quality Manager Experience with AS9100 or aerospace quality systems Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and component maintenance manuals Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and team development abilities Excellent attention to detail and regulatory discipline Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Root cause analysis and problem-solving capability Ability to work effectively with regulators, customers, and internal teams

Additional Requirements:

Must meet FAA eligibility requirements for Chief Inspector Must comply with FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Must be authorized to work in the United States Position Summary T-Aerospace LLC is an FAA Part 145 Repair Station relocating operations to the Knoxville, Tennessee area and is seeking an experienced Chief Inspector to oversee inspection functions and regulatory compliance. The Chief Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance, repair, and inspection activities comply with 14 CFR Part 145, Part 43, and approved technical data, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness. This position will lead all inspection activities, maintain the repair station quality system, support FAA oversight, and ensure proper certification of articles returned to service. The role will also support the repair station facility relocation and operational transition while maintaining regulatory continuity. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.