Aviation Quality Manager - Chief Inspector

United Aero Group (UAG) is a leading provider of comprehensive helicopter support services, dedicated to keeping the world flying with precision, passion, and integrity. For over a decade, we’ve built a global network that delivers industry-leading parts distribution, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and aircraft sales solutions to both commercial and military operators. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence in every mission we support.

The Quality Manager/Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall management, oversight, and continuous improvement of the inspection and quality assurance functions for Part 145 Repair Station. This position ensures all maintenance, repairs, alterations, and inspections are performed in compliance with FAA regulations, OEM specifications, company procedures, and AS9100/9110 standards. The Chief Inspector serves as the principal point of contact with the FAA and other regulatory authorities concerning inspection activities and regulatory compliance.

This role will be located at our Enterprise, AL facility.

• Ensure the repair station’s inspection system complies with 14 CFR Part 145, company Repair Station and Quality Control Manual (RSM/QCM), and all applicable FAA regulations.
• Manage, supervise, and direct all incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aircraft, engines, components, and related parts.
• Reviews all company documents, records, and procedures.
• Maintain and update the RSM/QCM, inspection procedures, and related documentation in coordination with the Accountable Manager and Director of Maintenance.
• Ensure airworthiness determinations are properly made, documented, and traceable.
• Maintain the repair station roster and ensure inspector qualifications, training, and currency are documented and current.
• Coordinate internal and external AS9100/AS9110/ISO
  9001 audits to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications.
• Coordinate FAA and customer audits, prepare responses to findings, and ensure timely corrective actions. Verify the use of current technical data, including drawings, maintenance manuals, and service bulletins.
• Oversee calibration of precision measuring tools and test equipment in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure all work orders, inspection records, and airworthiness release documentation are properly completed and maintained.
• Manage and supervise NDT, Receiving Inspection, and Quality Control personnel.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives across all quality functions. Point of contact for customer initiated corrective actions. Act as custodian of the company corrective action process and sustain a higher level of knowledge related to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and investigatory practices to ensure adequacy in responses and approval of responses regardless of the submitting party. Investigate non-conformance root causes resulting from internal and external discrepancies, as well as issue corrective and/or preventive actions.
  
  Quality Manager will ensure corrective and/or preventive actions are implemented and effective.
• Interface with customers, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment with quality and inspection requirements.
• Oversees the internal Test, Measurement, Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE) calibration system.
• Act as liaison with the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) for inspection and regulatory matters.
• Over NDT Personnel, Inspectors and Quality Control Clerks.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance and inspection experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or Chief Inspector role within a Part 145 repair station.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 145 Repair Station operations, AS9100/9110, and ITAR compliance.
• Experience with rotary-wing aircraft, particularly Bell, Sikorsky, or Airbus helicopters (UH-1/UH-60 experience preferred).
• Proven track record managing quality and inspection functions in an MRO or aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with…