Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Ready to propel your aviation career? Sierra Services, a new 145 repair station, seeks a Chief Inspector to ensure FAA compliance and maintain high standards. Lead our team, grow professionally, and make your mark in aviation. Apply now!

Job Description:

The Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall operation and compliance for inspection by ensuring that all inspections are correctly performed on all completed work before it is released to the customer and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by this repair station are correctly executed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists, supervises and directs all personnel assigned to inspection.
• Collects and maintains a file on work orders and inspection forms so that the specific file pertaining to an assembly or unit can be located within a reasonable length of time.
• Performs periodic checks on inspection tools and precision test equipment.
• Develops and maintains a system of keeping records of checks and calibration of inspection tools and precision test equipment within the required calibration period.
• Executes FAA Form 337 and the maintenance release pertinent to all items released to service by the repair station.
• Supervises preliminary, hidden damage, inspection continuity, and final inspection of all items processed at the repair station.
• Ensures that rejected and unserviceable parts, after proper identification, are returned to the customer or, with the customer's permission, are properly disposed of.
• Ensures that all materials subject to shelf life are properly controlled and inspected on a regular basis and removed from service when the shelf life expires.
• Maintains and makes available a current library of all required maintenance manuals, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, FAA regulations, etc.
• Establishes and administers a system to identify quality problems and bring them to the attention of the Director of Quality.
• Prepares updates on the repair stations capabilities and presents them to the Director of Quality for approval.
• Performs review inspections on aircraft and components to monitor the quality of work performed and the adequacy of standards and equipment.
• Works with auditors or performs on his or her own occasional/random work package audits to ensure that documentation is maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Directs the performance of self-audits of internal quality systems at the request of the customer.
• Assists in preparing Work orders for the repair station
• Analyzes and interprets quality data in order to develop methods, procedures, and systems to improve the Quality Assurance functions.
• Performs special assignments and projects as directed by the Director of Quality Assurance.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• License Required: A&P License.
  
• 5-7 years experience in inspection and certification of commercial aircraft and aircraft products.
• Experience with aerospace quality systems that meet FAA requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safety and operating procedures for power-on aircraft.
• Follows FAA regulations & safety protocols.
• Understanding use of hand tools and precision instruments.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a safe and professional manner.
• Effectively manage others while ensuring quality work.
• Performs inspections on aircraft systems, parts/components.
• Proficient in MS Office, MRO Software applications, and company policies and procedures.
  

Compensation Package:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with industry, experience, and base location
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits packages with options for employee +/- dependents
• 401K with company match
• PTO accrual for vacation and sick time
• Family-owned company with emphasis placed on work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling
• Frequent training and growth opportunities
• Company Events

If you have a passion for aviation, experience in quality control, and a desire to work in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization.

Sierra West Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We comply with applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you require assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected].

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