Chief Flight Inspector inspects aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure safe flying and conformance to specifications and government regulations and procedures. Oversees part installation and inspects adjustments or modifications to existing parts. Being a Chief Flight Inspector performs preflight and post flight inspections identifying any breach of standards for safe flight. Requires a high school diploma, a flight inspector license. Additionally, Chief Flight Inspector typically reports to top management. The Chief Flight Inspector typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Chief Flight Inspector typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Must possess an A&P license
Have at least 2 years maintenance experience or factory training on Challenger 300/350, Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP, Bell 206, 407 and 429 preferred
Minimum of 10 years in corporate aviation
Minimum of 5 years inspection experience
IA preferred
RII Experience and Qualified
Experience in an FAA Part 145 and 135 environment
Perform inspection functions of the repair station as outlined, in accordance with the Repair Station Quality Control Manual
Ensure familiarity of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer’s procedures/recommendations, and other pertinent data as it relates to the task or item of work being performed
Accepting incoming products procured for use by the Repair Station and will ensure that those products are approved or acceptable
Perform preliminary inspections on all aircraft and/or components that undergo maintenance to determine the state of preservation, necessity for functional test and to document any obvious defects
Assure that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work and work orders
Responsible for the inspection entries on forms and work orders used in the Repair Station
Make progressive and on-going inspections at various stages of Teardown, Overhaul, and Repair of all Aircraft or Components received by the Repair Station for service or inspection
Responsible for checking completed Work Orders / Workbooks for work performed
Perform scheduled and systematic evaluation audits for the Repair Station, Approved Vendors and Approved Maintenance Facilities to ascertain its abilities and procedural compliance to RSQCM and GMM policy and guidance
Provide training and technical assistance to others
Provide Maintenance Control duties for the 135 Charter
Reviews the General Maintenance Manual, Manufacturers' Manuals, publications, AAIP’s and specific (RII) items if applicable, to maintain a high level of knowledge and proficiency to accomplish RII Inspections. Ensure all manufacturers’ technical service documentation and maintenance procedures are in order to ensure continued airworthiness of assigned aircraft
Reviews 135/Managed aircraft projected due lists and provides aircraft status updates to Director of Maintenance on a regular basis
Develops aircraft 135 conformity packages
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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