STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is hiring a Chief Inspector in Addison, Texas.
Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Chief Inspector oversees all Repair Station inspection functions and ensures full compliance with FAA regulations. This role maintains authority over quality assurance, internal audits, training, supplier oversight, and all documentation required for releasing aircraft to service. The Chief Inspector also ensures adherence to the company’s FAA Repair Station and Quality Control Manual, FAA approved Training Program Manual, and Operations Manual.
This position holds final return to service authority and serves as the primary liaison with FAA regulatory personnel.
Responsibilities
Serve as the official representative to all regulatory agencies regarding maintenance and inspection practices and procedures
Liaise and coordinate with the FAA’s assigned Principal Inspectors (PMI and PAI)
Assume responsibility for preliminary, hidden damage, in process, and final inspections of all items processed by the Repair Station
Ensure proper tagging and identification of all parts
Ensure compliance with all requirements regarding Repair Station and contract maintenance activities
Provide recommendations to the Director of Maintenance regarding company capabilities within regulatory guidelines
Develop maintenance and inspection policies and procedures in accordance with FAA requirements
Ensure all Quality Assurance functions comply with the Inspection Procedures Manual
Maintain the Capabilities List and notifications to the FSDO
Maintain the calibration system for all required tools and equipment
Ensure training programmes are compliant and that all training records are properly maintained
Oversee Quality Assurance related to aircraft airworthiness and inspection functions
Ensure adherence to all applicable Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Advisory Circulars, STCs, and PMAs, and complete all required documentation
Ensure the company does not perform work outside of its approved ratings
Maintain employee personnel files, summaries, and assessments
Recommend policy changes, training needs, and tooling requirements to the Director of Maintenance
Complete and forward Malfunction Defect Reports for all serious defects found during maintenance and inspection activities
Ensure all records of work are accurate, complete, and compliant prior to return to service
Issue Quality Assurance Inspection Stamps to qualified personnel and maintain issuance records
Ensure all required inspections are accomplished in accordance with the Approved Maintenance Program and regulatory requirements
Perform facility audits to ensure proper techniques, safety practices, and housekeeping standards are maintained
Obtain required certifications, testing, and documentation to ensure all materials received for installation meet FAA regulations
Ensure all inspection personnel are properly trained and authorized to perform assigned duties
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum ten years of aviation experience on General Aviation aircraft
Minimum five years of experience as a Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor in a Part 145 Repair Station
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate and Inspection Authorization (IA) required
Deep and thorough knowledge of all FAA rules and regulations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a demanding environment
Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, email, and AD software; familiarity with Quantum MX is a plus
Additional Requirements
Must pass a drug screen and background check
Must possess a valid and current driver’s license
Work Environment
Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Occasional exposure to moving machinery, elevated work areas, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals
Work environment may be noisy
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear
Ability to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
About STS Technical Services STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with leading names in the aviation, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Our recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities across the United States.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role that shapes safety, compliance, and airworthiness, apply today or call 1 800 359 4787 to speak directly with a Recruiting Professional.
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Chief Inspector oversees all Repair Station inspection functions and ensures full compliance with FAA regulations. This role maintains authority over quality assurance, internal audits, training, supplier oversight, and all documentation required for releasing aircraft to service. The Chief Inspector also ensures adherence to the company’s FAA Repair Station and Quality Control Manual, FAA approved Training Program Manual, and Operations Manual.
This position holds final return to service authority and serves as the primary liaison with FAA regulatory personnel.
Responsibilities
Serve as the official representative to all regulatory agencies regarding maintenance and inspection practices and procedures
Liaise and coordinate with the FAA’s assigned Principal Inspectors (PMI and PAI)
Assume responsibility for preliminary, hidden damage, in process, and final inspections of all items processed by the Repair Station
Ensure proper tagging and identification of all parts
Ensure compliance with all requirements regarding Repair Station and contract maintenance activities
Provide recommendations to the Director of Maintenance regarding company capabilities within regulatory guidelines
Develop maintenance and inspection policies and procedures in accordance with FAA requirements
Ensure all Quality Assurance functions comply with the Inspection Procedures Manual
Maintain the Capabilities List and notifications to the FSDO
Maintain the calibration system for all required tools and equipment
Ensure training programmes are compliant and that all training records are properly maintained
Oversee Quality Assurance related to aircraft airworthiness and inspection functions
Ensure adherence to all applicable Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Advisory Circulars, STCs, and PMAs, and complete all required documentation
Ensure the company does not perform work outside of its approved ratings
Maintain employee personnel files, summaries, and assessments
Recommend policy changes, training needs, and tooling requirements to the Director of Maintenance
Complete and forward Malfunction Defect Reports for all serious defects found during maintenance and inspection activities
Ensure all records of work are accurate, complete, and compliant prior to return to service
Issue Quality Assurance Inspection Stamps to qualified personnel and maintain issuance records
Ensure all required inspections are accomplished in accordance with the Approved Maintenance Program and regulatory requirements
Perform facility audits to ensure proper techniques, safety practices, and housekeeping standards are maintained
Obtain required certifications, testing, and documentation to ensure all materials received for installation meet FAA regulations
Ensure all inspection personnel are properly trained and authorized to perform assigned duties
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum ten years of aviation experience on General Aviation aircraft
Minimum five years of experience as a Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor in a Part 145 Repair Station
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate and Inspection Authorization (IA) required
Deep and thorough knowledge of all FAA rules and regulations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a demanding environment
Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, email, and AD software; familiarity with Quantum MX is a plus
Additional Requirements
Must pass a drug screen and background check
Must possess a valid and current driver’s license
Work Environment
Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Occasional exposure to moving machinery, elevated work areas, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals
Work environment may be noisy
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear
Ability to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
About STS Technical Services STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with leading names in the aviation, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Our recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities across the United States.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role that shapes safety, compliance, and airworthiness, apply today or call 1 800 359 4787 to speak directly with a Recruiting Professional.
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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