QC Chief Inspector

GAL Aerostaff

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  Macon, Georgia
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 08/31/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully developed. Benefits may include medical coverage, paid holidays, state-mandated sick leave, and assignment-related compensation. We continuously evaluate our benefits and policies to meet current and future requirements.

Position

• QC Chief Inspector
  

Location:

Macon

We are currently seeking an experienced QC Chief Inspector to lead Inspection and Quality Control activities supporting aircraft maintenance, alterations, and interior completion projects.

The QC Chief Inspector is responsible for ensuring all inspection activities comply with FAA regulations, approved technical data, and Repair Station procedures. This position will supervise QC Inspectors and support airworthiness determinations, Return to Service approvals, regulatory coordination, and AS9100-aligned quality practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and supervise QC Inspectors and inspection activities

Ensure inspections are properly performed, documented, and completed prior to Return to Service

Ensure compliance with approved inspection methods, techniques, tools, and equipment

Verify compliance with applicable inspection tolerances, limitations, and procedures

Verify conformity and traceability of parts, materials, and installations

Support airworthiness determinations and authorize Return to Service approvals

Ensure maintenance, alterations, and aircraft interior completion activities comply with applicable FAA requirements and approved technical data

Serve as the primary point of contact for FAA audits and inspections

Support AS9100 Quality Management System implementation and audits

Work with maintenance and quality personnel to address inspection and compliance requirements

Maintain accurate and complete inspection documentation

Follow all company safety, quality, and regulatory procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leadership

• Provides direction and supervision to inspection personnel
  Regulatory Knowledge
• Understands FAA requirements and Repair Station inspection practices
  Attention to Detail
• Ensures inspections and documentation are completed accurately
  Quality Focus
• Maintains high standards for conformity, traceability, and compliance
  Problem Solving
• Identifies and addresses inspection and quality concerns
  Communication
• Communicates clearly with inspectors, maintenance personnel, management, and regulatory representatives
  Dependability
• Maintains accountability for the effectiveness of inspection activities
  Teamwork
• Works effectively with maintenance, quality, and management personnel
  Summary of Education, Experience and Certification
  High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum 6-8 years of Quality Control or Inspection experience in an FAA-regulated maintenance or repair environment required

Experience supporting aircraft interior completion projects preferred

Experience with aircraft interior refurbishment, modification, or reconfiguration preferred

VIP or special-mission aircraft interior experience preferred

Experience in a Part 145 Repair Station environment preferred

Experience supporting AS9100 implementation or audits preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of aircraft inspection and quality control practices

Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements applicable to aircraft maintenance and alterations

Ability to understand and apply approved technical data, inspection tolerances, limitations, and procedures

Experience verifying conformity and traceability of parts, materials, and installations

Ability to oversee inspection activities and make sound airworthiness determinations

Experience supporting Return to Service activities

Ability to lead and supervise QC Inspectors

Familiarity with aircraft interior completion and modification work

Familiarity with AS9100 quality practices

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The employee may work in office, hangar, aircraft, and maintenance environments.

The position may require prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

The employee must regularly be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAL AeroStaff Contract Employee Benefits

Eligible GAL AeroStaff contract employees may receive:

Medical benefits after 90 days of employment

Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

State-mandated sick leave, where applicable

Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment

Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment

Access to a 401(k) plan

Any employer 401(k) contribution or match is discretionary and is not guaranteed. GAL AeroStaff does not provide company-wide vacation or sick leave beyond applicable state-mandated requirements.

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