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The Blackhawk Group · 1 day ago

Chief Inspector

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

The Blackhawk Group is redefining performance in aviation, and they are seeking a Chief Inspector to support their Product team and collaborate with the Engineering team. The Chief Inspector will lead the quality control inspection program for owned and R&D aircraft, ensuring all maintenance and inspection logs are meticulously maintained and that all work on aircraft meets the highest standards of quality.

Airlines/Aviation

Responsibilities

Apply and/or establish a formalized quality control inspection program for all owned aircraft as well as R&D aircraft

Research all logs to create a status board for each aircraft as to inspection, overhaul, and maintenance status

Maintain all aircraft, engine, and propeller logs in an organized and concise manner

Create a maintenance status sheet for each aircraft

Put all aircraft sales aircraft on the CAMP maintenance after engine installation

Inspect all work being done on the floor on any aircraft

Occasionally using your IA credentials to license experimental aircraft and sign-off work performed at Blackhawk

Implement the Company PMA and R&D Aircraft Quality Systems

Inspect all kits being shipped out to verify the proper parts are being shipped for the respective STC

Assist on the shop floor as needed

Any work done by the Chief Inspector will be inspected by another technician as a good quality control measure

Be proficient, knowledgeable, and capable of independently performing Blackhawk new-engine upgrades on a variety of single and twin engine turboprop aircraft

Travel domestically and internationally to provide professional, on-site engine installation support and training at customer and installation center locations worldwide

Project positive attitudes and behavior while traveling as a Blackhawk ambassador and installation expert during these onsite training and installation activities

Assist in various maintenance and airframe/engine related mechanical work on aircraft at Blackhawk's Waco service/engineering facility

This work will be on both normal and experimentally licensed aircraft in pursuit of new engine STCs or while upgrading customer-owned aircraft

Assist in expanding and managing Blackhawk's PMA parts capability and capability

This could include the actual construction of selected parts or management of outside vendor activities

Qualification

FAA A&P CertificateInspection Authorization (IA)Aviation maintenance experienceQuality leadership experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills