Chief Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall operation and compliance for aircraft inspection/maintenance and non-destructive testing by ensuring that all aircraft inspections/maintenance are properly performed on all completed work before it is released to the customer, and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by this repair station are properly executed. The Chief Inspector is the primary liaison with all national regulatory agencies, (FAA, EASA, ANAC, etc.) to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. He/she makes and submits all changes to the repair station's manuals that are required by the various national regulatory agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists, supervises and directs all personnel assigned to the inspection, nondestructive testing, and metrology departments. Ensures that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work before it is released to the customer, and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by this repair station are properly executed.
• Performs periodic checks on inspection tools and precision test equipment.
•  Develops and maintains a system of keeping records of checks and calibration of inspection tools and precision test equipment, and ensures that the established check periods are not exceeded.
• Execute FAA Form 337 and the maintenance release pertinent to all items released to service by the repair station.
• Supervises preliminary, hidden damage, inspection continuity, and final inspection of all items processed by EAMS.
• Execute and submit Service Difficulty Reports as required.
• Ensures that rejected and unserviceable parts, after proper identification, are returned to the customer, or with the customer's permission, are properly disposed of.
• Maintains the “Roster of Management, Supervisory and Inspection Personnel” in a current state.
•  Ensures that all materials subject to shelf life are properly controlled, inspected on a regular basis and removed from service when the shelf life expires.
• Maintains and makes available a current library of maintenance manuals, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, FAA regulations, etc.
• Establishes and administers a corrective action system to identify quality problems and bring about their prompt, satisfactory resolution.
• Prepares information for submission for the FAA, including updates on the repair station's capabilities.
• Performs review inspections on aircraft and components to monitor the quality of work performed and the adequacy of standards and equipment.
• Performs occasional work package audits to ensure that documentation is maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
•  Assists in preparing budgets and manpower forecasts.
• Analyzes and interprets quality data in order to develop methods, procedures, and systems to improve the Quality Assurance functions.
• Performs special assignments and projects, as directed by the Vice President, Quality Assurance.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:  

• A&P License, High School Diploma, BS Degree preferred

Experience

• Required: . Over 7 years experience as an aircraft A&P Mechanic.
• Prior Inspector work experience with aerospace quality systems that meet FAA requirements.
• Experience working with, and interpreting, precision measurement instruments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures
• Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator