Chief Inspector

The Chief Inspector ensures that repair station operations comply with FAA/CAA/EASA regulations, Unilode’s Quality Manual/Procedures, and Customer Air Carrier requirements.  

This role holds final airworthiness determination authority and leads inspection personnel to maintain high standards of quality and compliance. 

Key Responsibilities and Mapped Competencies:

Airworthiness Determination and Compliance:

Ensures Accountability, Drives Results

• Performing the Release to Service of maintained components when meeting regulatory, OEM and customer serviceability requirements
• Ensure all components received for maintenance at the AMO/ MRO are recorded from receipt to release ensuring components are returned to the customer in a airworthy/serviceable condition in accordance with the company MOE and airworthiness regulations. 
• Support the Workshop Manager with the day to day compliance of operations in accordance with CAA/ EASA/ FAA regulations, manufacturer’s technical data, MOE, and customer requirements. 

Inspection Oversight and Quality Assurance:

Courage, Business Insight, Drives Results

• Support the Workshop Manager on maintenance planning and assign responsibilities to inspection staff, ensuring quality, safety, compliance and production needs are met. 
• Perform and oversee Preliminary, Hidden Damage, In-Progress, and Final inspections and Release to Service of Components
• Ensure all maintenance records are complete and accurate, supporting airworthiness determinations. 
• Report Quality, Safety and Compliance issues to the Head of QA and Workshop Management promptly and ensure corrective actions are implemented. 

Training and Equipment Management:

Develop Talent, Action-Oriented

• Support the Workshop Manager on compliance with the company approved training programs, including initial, recurrent, ongoing, and specialised training. 
• Confirm that all equipment maintained by the AMO/ MRO is on the Capability List and that proper data is available and used. 
• Support the Workshop Manager checking staff training records are up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Continuous Improvement and Documentation:

Customer Focus, Collaborate

• Ensure compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives and verify adherence to customer supplements and approvals. 
• Drive continuous improvement in inspection processes safety, quality and compliance standards. 
• Contribute towards the development of MOE policies and procedures. 

Our Values in Action:

• Be Humble and Curious: Continuously seek ways to improve quality and compliance processes. 
• Inspire, Empower, and Prosper: Lead and develop inspection teams to achieve excellence. 
• Team up to be Better: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to uphold quality standards. 
• Be Passionate about our Customers: Ensure high-quality service and airworthiness compliance for customer satisfaction. 
• Be Eager to Win: Identify innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and compliance. 
• Take Ownership and Get Stuff Done: Ensure timely execution of inspection responsibilities and quality improvements. 
• Build a Better Future: Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement in repair station operations. 

The Small Print:

This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The Chief Inspector must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

This is an overview of the role’s scope and its alignment with Unilode’s competencies and values. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities but serves as a guide to the key expectations and contributions of the position. Flexibility may be required to adapt to business needs. 

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience of Release to Service of Components using an EASA Form 1. 
• 24+ months of practical experience in aviation maintenance 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a high-activity, fast-paced environment. 
• Proven ability to make quality decisions and solve problems effectively. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and team leadership. 
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and comprehension). 
• Competent in reading and interpreting manuals, drawings, policies and procedures. 
• Strong communication and punctuation skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer literacy. 
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software programs and systems.