Aircraft Chief Inspector

DFJ - Reno
365 S Rock Blvd
Reno, NV 89502, USA

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Chief Inspector performs the duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager for the Repair Station.
• The Chief Inspector shall have a working knowledge of and be the local authority of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the RSQCM.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the Quality Control systems and procedures of the Repair Station/Quality Control Manual and keep personnel assigned aware of the Quality Control systems and procedures relative to their assignments
• Drive for maximum efficiency and effective use of QA and QA Inspector resources.
• Support the corporate mission and vision through achievement of department goals and objectives
• Observe and administer company rules and regulations and safety policy and standard operating procedures
• Perform and assign the tasks as required by the work scope with efficiency and to quality standards and ensure the use of applicable technical data
• Provide for the shift turnover requirements as outlined in the RSQCM
• Collaborate and cooperate with the Customer Project Manager to achieve the on time and on budget objective of the work scope
• Drive daily activities toward providing service and deliverable to the customer that meet and exceeded customer satisfaction expectations
• Plans, organizes, staffs, controls, and supervises the Quality department.
• Promotes aviation safety by ensuring airworthiness and quality in aircraft maintenance.
• Assists with interpretation of Federal Aviation Regulations into company policy/procedure.
• Assists with Administration of the company’s quality systems and improvements.
• Administration of the Internal Quality Audit Program.
• Coordinates with Operations Manager and the Quality Assurance Manager for the requirements of the Repair Station Training Program and assists/maintains the technician’s training records.
• Administration of the Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic equipment calibration program.
• Supervises the Repair Station’s record keeping requirements.
• Ensures that all technical data is current.
• Administration of inspectors’ stamps and assists with administration of the Repair Station rosters.
• Submits recommended individuals for repairman’s certificate.
• Focus on Human Factors in the workplace and drive to zero defects in workmanship and safety.
• Ensure that QA Inspectors maintain good housekeeping practice by utilizing a 5S system of  sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
• Assists/Conducts periodic Repair Station Training Needs Assessments and Individual Need assessment & schedule training
• Monitors all work performed by the QA Inspector to ensure adherence to Quality Assurance Roles & Responsibility including but not limited to:
• Maintaining knowledge of the work scope of assigned aircraft
• Determining airworthiness requirements for aircraft undergoing inspection (reference FAR 43.15)
• Verifying inspection program is applicable to assigned aircraft.
• Performing conformity inspections for certification projects.
• Supporting import/export airworthiness approvals.
• Verifying technical data acceptable to and/or approved by the FAA, has been used to provide inspection and approval for return to service with respect to work performed.
• Ensuring all documents and records meet regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring corrective action(s) provides for complete correction of discrepancy
• Providing record(s) of major repairs and alterations; (FAA 337)
• Adheres to general work and safety requirements.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned
• Assisting other employees in the performance of their duties with area(s) of qualification
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

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