Job Title: Chief Inspector

Job Description

Under the leadership of the General Manager, the Chief Inspector ensures Part 145 Repair Station regulatory compliance in accordance with agency requirements, including FAA, EASA, UK 145, ISO, and CAAC. This role manages and participates in quality activities to improve processes, procedures, methods, and materials used in the repair and overhaul processes while ensuring product quality and safety are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for FAA and other aviation authority personnel, including EASA, UK 145, and CAAC.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of airworthiness certification requirements and regulatory bodies applicable to business unit needs.
• Monitor the internal audit and surveillance of required programs mandated by all regulatory agencies. Ensure provisions are implemented to correct any discrepancies reported.
• Manage all onsite regulatory inspections and audits.
• Oversee ISO certification and all aspects of quality assurance, including supplier audits.
• Update and maintain all Repair Station required manuals and capabilities lists.
• Prepare applications for revisions or amendments to the Operations Specifications, prepare applications for Repair Station Authorizations, and manage timely renewal applications for existing authorizations.
• Maintain FAA Safety Sensitive position and manage all return-to-service inspections in the absence of the Quality Supervisor.
• Make final airworthiness determinations and approve articles for return to service.
• Accountable for all technician training, including new hire training, cross-training, and training due to the identification of deficiencies.
• Monitor warranty and final inspection rejection data and procedures, including investigation, root-cause, corrective action, and follow-up.
• Identify and resolve safety and regulatory compliance issues with customers, regulatory inspectors, and auditors.
• Strive for continuous process improvements and increased efficiency in execution and delivery with safety and quality as a priority.
• Maintain communication with the General Manager about any departmental roadblocks or threats.
• Maintain and update policies and procedures related to tool calibration, technical data, shelf-life, and scrap parts programs.
• Oversee compliance with safety standards, industry trends, and applicable regulations.
• Drive and support the companys safety program and initiatives, managing onsite Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Oversee the technical library and ensure that repair station technical data is current and available.
• Ensure employee training records are maintained up to date.
• Maintain the master list and control of inspection stamps and a current roster of authorized Supervisory and Inspection Personnel.
• Ensure the repair station NDT program, manuals, and training are maintained to required standards.
• Manage the departmental budget.
• Provide supervision and leadership to quality personnel that promotes company goals, initiatives, and culture.
• Provide support and assistance to other functions and operating units as directed.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years as a chief inspector/accountable manager at a Part 145 repair facility.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulatory compliance and QA principles.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies such as FAA, including audits and inspections.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and continuous improvement focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and follow-up skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Program development experience.
• Training experience.
• Engineering or technical degree.

Work Environment

Work in a business casual office environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Monroe, NC.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Full Benefits, 401k Matching 2 weeks vacation Health care Vision Dental Company matching on 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Monroe,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.