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Dominion Aviation · 2 months ago

Chief Inspector

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Dominion Aviation is a fully integrated business aviation firm specializing in various aviation services. The Chief Inspector will lead the Inspection department, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, while overseeing the training and performance of inspectors.

AerospaceProfessional ServicesTraining

Responsibilities

At the direction of the Accountable Manager, the Chief Inspector leads the duties and responsibilities of the Inspection department for the Repair Station

Support the corporate mission and vision through achievement of department goals and objectives

Observe and administer company rules and regulations, safety policy, and standard operating procedures

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 deliverables to the customer that meet and exceed customer satisfaction expectations

Plans, organizes, staffs, controls, and supervises the Inspection department

Promotes aviation safety by ensuring airworthiness and quality in aircraft maintenance

Assists with the interpretation of Federal Aviation Regulations into company policy/procedure

Assists with the Administration of the company’s quality systems and improvements

Administration of the Internal Quality Audit Program

Coordinates with the Maintenance Manager and the Accountable 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 the Repair Station rosters

Focus on Human Factors in the workplace and drive to zero defects in workmanship and safety

Ensure that Inspectors maintain good housekeeping practices

Assists/Conducts periodic Repair Station Training Needs Assessments and Individual Need assessment & schedule training

Monitors all work performed by the Inspectors to ensure adherence to Roles & Responsibilities, 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 the inspection program is applicable to the assigned aircraft

Performing conformity inspections for certification projects

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 General Manager

Qualification

Mechanics certificateAirframePowerplant ratingsFederal Aviation RegulationsFAA Inspection AuthorizationMS Office proficiencyCustomer Service skillsSupervisory skillsTrainCommunication skills

Required

Possess a Mechanics certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

Trained in or experience with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform aircraft maintenance and alterations

Thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations and proficient in the use of the various inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools appropriate for the work being performed and approved for return to service

Specific working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations

Specific working knowledge of the RSQCM TPM, and Repair Station Forms

Proficient use of MS Office

Able to work unsupervised for extended periods

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate Excellent Customer Service skills

Supervisory skills

Ability to train