The Chief Inspector ensures that all inspections are properly performed on completed work and that inspection records, reports, and forms used by the maintenance department are properly executed on a timely basis before releasing aircraft for return to service. This role involves coordinating with the FAA Certificate Holding District Office and other Federal Aviation Administration offices regarding Quality Assurance issues, overseeing the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components, and providing continuity of inspection responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all inspections are properly performed on completed work.
• Execute inspection records, reports, and forms in a timely manner prior to releasing aircraft for return to service.
• Coordinate with FAA Certificate Holding District Office and other Federal Aviation Administration offices regarding Quality Assurance issues.
• Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components.
• Provide continuity of inspection responsibility, ensuring completion of required inspections when personnel shift or assignment changes occur.
• Evaluate and process changes in inspection, maintenance, and avionics policies and procedures.
• Ensure contractors performing work on aircraft or appliances comply with applicable FARs and company policies and procedures.
• Oversee the final acceptance of all incoming raw materials, including new parts and supplies, and the airworthiness of articles worked on outside company maintenance by contract.

• A&P license
• Inspection authorization

• A&P Certified Mechanic with IA
• Prior experience working for an FAA Part 145 Rotorcraft Repair Station
• Experience in coordinating with FAA Certificate Holding District Office and other Federal Aviation Administration offices regarding Quality Assurance issues
• Experienced in submitting reports of failures, malfunctions, or defects of an article in accordance with 14 CFR Part 145.22

Join a team that values quality assurance and compliance with regulatory standards. Enjoy a collaborative work environment where your expertise in inspection and maintenance is recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

The work environment involves coordination with various FAA offices and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to regulatory standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Van Nuys, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Competitive pay
Health, dental, vision
401k
Cell phone reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Life Insurance
Disability Income Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Telemedicine
Aflac

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Van Nuys,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.