Lead Quality Inspector

Lead Quality Inspector – Greenpoint Technologies

The Lead Quality Inspector is responsible for overseeing and executing inspections of transport category aircraft and components in accordance with FAA Part 145 regulations. This role ensures compliance with FAA/EASA regulations, OEM specifications, internal quality‑assurance standards, customer and company standards, and leads a team of inspectors in maintaining the highest levels of safety and airworthiness for complex, large‑scale aircraft systems.

• Perform and supervise inspections of widebody aircraft (e.g., Boeing 737, 757, 777, 787, Airbus A320) and associated components.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FAA Part 145, Part 43, Part 65 regulations, OEM and customer requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of inspectors, providing guidance on inspection techniques, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and sign off on maintenance records, work orders, and airworthiness releases.
• Conduct incoming part inspections and final release inspections.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and customer representatives to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely delivery.
• Support internal and external audits, including FAA, customer, and third‑party quality assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the inspection team and quality processes.
• Manage incoming preliminary inspections on aircraft/components in accordance with customer request cards or manufacturer’s manuals.
• Ensure documentation of maintenance performed is as required by FARs, Repair Station Manual and Customer’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
• Oversee inspection personnel during incoming inspections and maintain oversight during aircraft storage and modifications.
• Accomplish final buy‑back of maintenance performed.
• Accomplish in‑progress inspections including clearance‑to‑close, torque verifications, dimensional checks, rigs, etc.
• Participate in audits & investigations – support external audits, root‑cause analysis, and accident/incident investigations as required.
• Monitor changes in ADs, service bulletins, and regulatory updates; recommend process improvements to maintain best‑in‑class quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ heavy aircraft maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations, including FAR Parts 21, 43, 45, and 145.
• Previous QC and supervisory experience a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English (read, write, and verbally).
• Ability to read and interpret documents and communicate effectively with other maintenance and support personnel at all levels regarding job‑related issues.
• Must have knowledge of fundamental maintenance operations and practices and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate ground support equipment (e.g., power carts, Hi‑Reach) as required.
• Ability to travel and work outside of core business hours as required.
• US Citizenship required; position located at a facility that requires special access.
• Safety‑sensitive position covered by the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and does the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to…