Lead Maintenance Inspector

Lead Maintenance Inspector

Position within West Star Aviation. Full Time, On‑site, Chicago, IL. Posted over 30 days ago.

As a Lead Maintenance Inspector you will manage the performance of operational quality control tasks and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the West Star Aviation WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

• Review technician assignments and sign-offs to ensure technician adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
• Perform front‑line, spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
• Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected and documented.
• Engine run/taxi qualification of techs assigned to run engines / taxi.
• Verification of satisfactory squawk completion.
• Verification of operational checks.
• Spot check verification of tech proficiency.
• Verification and communication with tech support.
• Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with, with respect to the maintenance performed.
• Ensure MEL verification procedures as outlined in MQB 2018‑02 Rev 1 are adhered to.
• Perform aircraft final walk‑around and release with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
• The Lead Maintenance Inspector will advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
• Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used (i.e., Manufacturers Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.).
• Ensure that the Policies and Procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM are followed.
• Ensure proper tagging, inspection, identification of parts, and components as outlined in this manual. These inspections are to be carried out in real‑time coordination with maintenance activities.
• Ensure that distributed customer requests are being carried out in the manner that is expected of WSA, including verifying proper tech support is involved, mentioned in Corridor corrective actions, MX Net status of projects, MX Net updates, and spot check of Ramp App usage.
• Perform the functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster.
• Reject items and work found to be non‑compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for return to service consideration.
• Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that would lead to a quality escape.
• Reject corrective actions with respect to Quality issues.
• Effectively and clearly communicate in English.
• Any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

A high school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate are required. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory. Aircraft‑specific factory training is preferred.

Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with Part 43. Must be proficient in using the various types of inspection equipment and visual inspection aids appropriate for the article being inspected.

We’re looking for a team player who is self‑motivated and able to perform in a fast‑paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Attend work every day as scheduled, including overtime and weekend assignments. Notify supervisor in advance of shift start if unable to work. Must have reliable transportation to work each day. Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties. Maintain customer‑oriented work habits. Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.

Supervise team members in daily operations and duties. Complete work orders and FAA paperwork.

• Lift at least 70 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending and squatting or…