Key Responsibilities

FAA Repair Station Compliance

• Serve as Chief Inspector for the FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Ensure full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Part 43, and applicable FAA regulations.
• Support the repair station relocation and facility transition while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) regarding certificate oversight, inspections, and regulatory approvals.

Quality System Oversight

• Maintain and update repair station manuals including:
• Repair Station Manual (RSM)
• Quality Control Manual (QCM)
• Training Manual
• Capability List
• Ensure manuals and procedures remain current and compliant with FAA requirements.
• Maintain repair station personnel rosters, qualifications, and training records.

Inspection Leadership

• Supervise and mentor inspection personnel.
• Ensure inspection activities meet regulatory and customer requirements including:
• Incoming inspection
• In-process inspection
• Final inspection
• Airworthiness release documentation
• Ensure proper traceability and certification records are maintained for all articles.

Audits & Compliance

• Host and support audits from:
• FAA
• Customers
• Regulatory agencies
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
• Maintain internal audit processes to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

Supplier & Customer Quality

• Conduct supplier quality surveillance and vendor qualification.
• Support technical discussions with airline and MRO customers regarding quality and compliance.
• Ensure reporting of serious defects or unairworthy conditions in accordance with FAA procedures.

Equipment & Calibration

• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and measurement integrity.

Continuous Improvement

• Support process improvements across repair operations.
• Provide technical guidance to operations, engineering, and inspection teams.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment
• Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145 and Part 43
• Experience with repair station manuals, FAA audits, and regulatory compliance programs
• Experience supervising inspection personnel

Preferred

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• Repairman Certificate or Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Previous experience serving as Chief Inspector or Quality Manager
• Experience with AS9100 or aerospace quality systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and component maintenance manuals

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and regulatory discipline
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Root cause analysis and                 problem-solving capability
• Ability to work effectively with      regulators, customers, and internal     teams

Additional Requirements

• Must meet FAA eligibility          requirements for Chief Inspector
• Must comply with FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
• Must be authorized to work in                   the United States