Job Title: Chief Inspector

Job Description

The Director of Quality/Chief Inspector provides leadership and oversight of the MRO Quality organization to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with FAA/EASA/CAAC regulations, OEM standards, and customer requirements. This role manages the Quality Management System (QMS), leads the inspection program, and serves as the company’s Chief Inspector under FAA Part 145 requirements. The position requires an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate and strong technical knowledge of turbine engine and component maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance activities meet the requirements of FAA Part 145, Part 43, EASA 145, and other international standards.
• Serve as the Chief Inspector, with direct responsibility for inspection programs, documentation control, and release-to-service approvals.
• Act as primary liaison with the FAA, EASA, CAAC, DGCA, and other authorities during audits, inspections, and certifications.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals.
• Direct and manage the receiving, in-process, and final inspection functions.
• Supervise and authorize Inspectors, ensuring they are properly trained and qualified.
• Oversee calibration programs for tools, gages, and test equipment.
• Ensure proper tagging, traceability, and airworthiness documentation for all parts and components.
• Oversee final records package compliance in accordance with work scope and regulations.
• Review and sign off on airworthiness releases, return-to-service authorizations, and 8130/FORM ONE documentation.
• Lead internal audits, CAPA investigations, and root cause corrective action (RCCA) initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce non-conformances and improve turnaround time (TAT).
• Develop and deliver training for inspectors, mechanics, and quality staff to ensure regulatory compliance and technical excellence.
• Maintain currency and proficiency in industry regulations, OEM requirements, and best practices.

Essential Skills

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (required).
• Minimum 10+ years of aviation MRO experience, with at least 5 years in Quality/Inspection leadership.
• Strong knowledge of turbine engines, engine components, and repair processes.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA Part 145, Part 43, and Part 21.
• Experience leading regulatory, customer, and OEM audits.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interface with regulators and executives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CFM56 engine experience.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) or Lean/Six Sigma preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and continuous improvement in a supportive and regulatory-compliant environment. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and advancement in the aviation industry.

Work Environment

This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, providing a balanced work-life schedule.

This is a Permanent position based out of Miami, FL.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Medical, dental vision benefits available - 401k is also available.

This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.