Chief Inspector - Bentonville, AR

The Chief Inspector reports to the General Manager and is responsible for ensuring that all work performed by Repair Station Personnel meets all applicable FAA regulations and provides the highest levels of quality and safety. The Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall operation of the Inspection Department and the Accountable Manager for the Repair Station in respect to the regulatory requirements.

The primary duties of this position are to direct supervision of Quality Assurance personnel and to ensure all processes and procedures as described in the firm’s FAA accepted Repair Station/Quality Control Manual, FAA approved Training Program Manual, Operations Manual and ISO / AS certifications are fully complied with. Related documentation to support these activities is to be completed to meet applicable FAA and ISO / AS requirements.

The Chief Inspector is also responsible for repair station quality issues, supplier / vendor oversight and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall responsibility is to ensure that the Company Quality Assurance functions are in compliance with the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual (RSQCM), Training Program Manual (TPM), and other quality certifications such as ISO/AS9100 quality management systems.
• Responsible for ensuring proper compliance with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Advisory Circulars, Supplemental Type Certificates, or Parts Manufacturing Approvals, as applicable, and that documentation is completed and distributed in accordance with applicable Governmental Aviation Regulatory Requirements.
• Official representative to Regulatory Agencies regarding maintenance, inspection practices and procedures to ensure continuous airworthiness of all aircraft in conformity with aircraft maintenance manuals, customer maintenance specifications and current FAR(s), as well as supervising and directing personnel assigned to Quality Assurance including personnel delegated to perform inspection functions.
• Makes recommendations to the General Manager regarding the Company’s capabilities to properly perform maintenance services within regulatory and contractual.
• Assist General Manager with the budgeting process for the Maintenance Department and maintain in a current status, technical information necessary to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations.
• Accountable for creating, reviewing, editing and revising, as necessary, Company manual systems and procedures to ensure compliance with FAA and AS9110 requirements in coordination with the General Manager
• Submit required FAA reports of defects or non-airworthy conditions to the FAA and ensure proper execution of the prescribed FAA forms for major repair or major alteration, 337’s as well as assist authorized representatives of the FAA in conducting an inspection of aircraft or facilities
• Ensure the company is in compliance with all requirements regarding the Repair Station and all contract agencies maintaining satisfactory standards of work and complying with the requirements of Company system manuals and FAR detailed in the regulatory and contractual guidelines.
• Periodically monitor calibration records for precision tools/test equipment ensuring that calibration is traceable to N.I.S.T.
• Perform facility audits to ensure proper techniques are being applied during production, safety issues are addressed, proper housekeeping is in effect, and ensures the company maintains compliance with its accepted Repair Station/Quality Control Manual, FAA approved Training Program Manual, Operations Manual and ISO/AS certifications.
• Complete and forward Malfunction Defect Reports of all serious defects found during maintenance and inspection of aircraft which are applicable to this requirement within 72 hours of discovery in accordance with FAR 145.63 or other governmental regulations.
• Ensures all required inspections have been accomplished in accordance with the applicable Operator's Approved Maintenance Program and regulatory requirements.
• Periodically monitor stockroom for segregation of serviceable items from repairable or rejected items ensuring proper tags/identification are so placed on these items.
• Ensures proper documentation of all work performed by the Repair Station is complete and filed as required.
• Ensures inspection training programs are effective and that proper records of training are being maintained per regulatory requirements.
• Establish and manage the requirement of aircraft weight and balance activities
• Accountable for maintaining a list of each qualified inspectors in accordance with part 145 repair station requirements.
• Coordinates inspection functions with department supervisors to ensure all operations are compliant with Company and all regulatory requirements
• Assist with the creation of a Safety Management System (SMS).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager (Accountable Manager).

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to include a minimum of fifteen (15) years aviation experience on different types of wide body aircraft with 10 or more years as a Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor on projects involving heavy maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability and knowledge to use a computer and related technology
• Ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines in a demanding Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams of subject matter experts in achieving organizational objectives.
• Ability to interpret diverse customer requirements and associated compliance
• Leadership style that ensures organizational ethical standards are maintained and fosters positive relationships.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• This position requires a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license, and an Inspection Authorization (IA).
• A secret government clearance, and/or favorable personal background check and/or a National Agency Check (NAC) is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages subordinate supervisors in the Quality Assurance Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver's License
• Drug Screen Background Check
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance