Chief Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

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Who we are and where we are going :

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

We are seeking a Chief Inspector to lead our growing inspection team. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and help shape the future of aviation safety, we’d love to connect now in preparation for our next hiring phase. You will ensure that all maintenance and inspection work meet FAA regulations, technical specifications, and company procedures. You will be both a technical expert and a team-oriented leader – committed to upholding Ascent’s uncompromising standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence as we enter a new year of growth and opportunity.

Built on a foundation of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results , we’re continuing to grow and looking for individuals who want to build their future with us.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages and coordinates functions of the Quality Control Department including aircraft inspection, component inspection, Non-Destructive Testing, and receiving inspection and the Calibration Laboratory ensuring that all work performed complies with applicable technical data, FAA regulations and repair station procedures.
• Ensures that all inspections are properly performed as described in the RSM / QCM and applicable technical data.
• Ensures proper inspection records, reports and forms used by the repair station are properly executed prior to the release of the product for return to service.
• Maintains active liaison with the FAA on aircraft inspections and ensures FAR required reports are properly completed.
• Ensures that the QC Authorization Roster and related Employment Summaries are kept current.
• Ensures inspection personnel are proficient as described within the RSM / QCM.
• Ensures all persons authorized to approve an article for return to service under the repair station certificate and operations specifications are certificated under FAR Part 65 and able to understand, read, and write English; and listed on the QC Authorization Roster
• Ensures inspections are performed in accordance with the aircraft operator’s approved inspection program including Required Inspection Items.
• Maintains a list of current RII inspectors for each operator and ensures proper distribution.
• Research items that are past due calibration to determine actual status (e.g. lost tool, out for repair, etc.) and ensure all past due equipment is returned to the calibration laboratory.
• When notified of an out-of-tolerance equipment condition, reviews past use of the device to determine the risk that nonconforming articles were approved.
• Studies and reviews production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Adjusts work procedures as needed and recommends measures for improved efficiency.
• Develops operating objectives and staffing requirements. Ensures that qualified personnel are selected and that the orientation and on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective.
• Ensures that training and development needs are identified, and programs initiated.

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Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO / AA / F / M / VET / DIS