Job Description

The Chief Inspector is directly responsible for the overall operation of the inspection department and reports to the Director of Quality Assurance.    

Job Duties: 

Direct, plan and lay out details of inspection standards, methods and procedures used by the repair station in complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer’s specifications.

Supervise, assist and direct all personnel assigned to the inspection department.

Ascertain that all inspections are properly performed and documented by the repair station.

Ensure that the proper inspection records, reports and forms used by the repair station are properly executed.

Maintain the Inspection Department’s turn over log for continuing work and inspections. 

Ensure the availability of pertinent FAA specifications, Airworthiness Directives and other technical data applicable to articles repaired or altered by the repair station while the work is being performed. 

Ensure that no defective or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or unit released by the repair station.

Execution and submit the FAA Malfunction and Defects Report when required.

Properly prepare and execute FAA Form 337, as required, for major repairs and alterations accomplished by the repair station.  He also ensures a copy of the completed FAA Form 337 is forwarded to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office.

Properly complete the maintenance release pertinent to those items returned to service by the repair station.

Monitor receiving inspection of all incoming material, parts and supplies used by the repair station for the maintenance or alteration of articles and the preliminary, hidden damage inspections and the inspection continuity of all items repaired by the repair station.

Ensure that rejected and unserviceable parts are properly indentified, tagged and returned to the customer or properly discarded.

Ensure an audit of the authorized sub-contractors responsible for calibration of the Company’s calibrated equipment is accomplished at least once a year and that calibration standards are traceable to the National Institute of Technical Standards or other governmental controlling agency standards.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED and minimum of two years college or trade school. Minimum of ten years work experience performing inspection supervisory functions of general types of aircrafts that the repair station is rated for. Current A & P License and General Familiarization certificates of the various types of aircrafts/powerplants that the repair station is rated for.