Chief Aircraft Inspector

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Job description

Position Title: Chief Aircraft Inspector

Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma

Professional Direct Hire

Description: HTI is hiring a Chief Aircraft Inspector for a Client in the aircraft support services industry. This position is located in the Ardmore, OK area. Very competitive compensation and benefit package provided. Relocation Assistance also provided.

What's Offered - Chief Aircraft Inspector:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• LT/ST Disability
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• PTO/Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401k Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary - Chief Aircraft Inspector:
The primary duty of the Chief Inspector is the direct supervision of Quality Assurance personnel and to ensure all processes and procedures as described in the firms Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepted Repair Station/Quality Control Manual, FAA approved Training Program Manual, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCCA), Civil Aviation Authority, of the Cayman Islands (CAA) Supplement manuals, Operations Manual and ISO/AS 9100 series certifications are fully complied with. Related documentation to support these activities are to be completed to meet applicable FAA and ISO/AS 9100 series requirements.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions - Chief Aircraft Inspector:

• Will work with projects involving heavy maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
• Official representative to all Regulatory Agencies regarding maintenance, inspection practices and procedures.
• Responsible for preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspections processed by the repair station.
• Responsible for the proper tagging and identification of all parts.
• Must ensure the company remains in compliance with all requirements regarding the repair station and contract maintenance activities.
• Development of maintenance/inspection policies and procedures with regulatory requirements.
• Make sure Quality Assurance functions are in compliance with the repair station QC manual.
• Maintain the calibration system for all required tools and equipment.
• Consults with legal advisors.
• Ensures that the company maintenance and inspection training programs are effective and that proper records of training are being maintained per regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring proper compliance with all airworthiness directives, service bulletins, advisory circulars, and supplemental type certificates.
• Ensure any work is not performed for which it's not rated.
• Establish and control aircraft ground handling licensing requirements and return to service authorizations.
• Complete and forward malfunction defect reports.
• Ensure all records of work are accounted for and complete.
• Ensure proper documentation of all work performed is complete and filed with the customer work order, FAA, and governmental aviation regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate QA functions with other department managers.
• Perform facility audits to ensure proper techniques are being applied during production.
• Establish and manage the requirement of aircraft weight and balance activities.
• Responsible for obtaining proper certifications, testing and documentation to ensure that all materials received for installation on an aircraft meet applicable FAA regulations.
• Oversee Safety Management System (SMS).

Education & Experience - Chief Aircraft Inspector:

• HS Diploma or GED required. B.A. Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years aviation experience on different types of wide body aircraft.
• Minimum of 10 years as a Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor on projects involving heavy maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
• Must be extremely familiar with all FAA rules and regulations.

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