Chief Inspector Part 145
Role Overview
The Chief Inspector is responsible for leading and maintaining the inspection and quality-control functions of the FAA Part 145 avionics repair station.
This position ensures maintenance, alteration, inspection, testing, documentation, and return-to-service activities are performed in compliance with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer data, customer requirements, the Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, and company procedures.
The Chief Inspector has the authority to stop work, reject nonconforming articles, and withhold approval for return to service when airworthiness, quality, safety, procedural compliance, or documentation requirements have not been met.
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Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or aviation maintenance education preferred.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate preferred; Repairman Certificate or other qualifications appropriate to the repair station’s ratings may be acceptable.
- Minimum of [5–10] years of progressively responsible aviation maintenance, avionics repair, inspection, or quality-control experience.
- Minimum of [2–5] years of supervisory or inspection leadership experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of avionics maintenance practices, troubleshooting, functional testing, inspection techniques, and test equipment.
- Thorough working knowledge of applicable FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, and 145.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English and interpret technical manuals, drawings, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, and maintenance data.
- Proficiency with inspection tools, calibrated test equipment, and electronic maintenance-record systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Authority
- The Chief Inspector is authorized to:
- Stop maintenance or inspection activity when safety, quality, regulatory, procedural, or documentation requirements are not met.
- Reject work, parts, materials, test results, or records that do not meet applicable requirements.
- Require reinspection, retest, corrective action, additional training, or procedural review before work proceeds.
- Recommend suspension or removal of inspection or return-to-service authorization when qualifications or compliance requirements are not maintained.
- Escalate significant quality, safety, regulatory, or airworthiness concerns directly to the Accountable Manager.
- Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an avionics repair-station environment and may require standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, working around energized electronic equipment, and using personal protective equipment. Occasional overtime, schedule flexibility, customer interaction, and audit support may be required.
- This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or aviation maintenance education preferred.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate preferred; Repairman Certificate or other qualifications appropriate to the repair station’s ratings may be acceptable.
- Minimum of [2–5] years of supervisory or inspection leadership experience preferred.
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