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StandardAero · 23 hours ago

Chief Inspector

New London, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. The Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall operation of the inspection department, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and overseeing inspection standards and procedures.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Assist, supervise and direct all personnel assigned to the inspection department

Ascertain that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work and that the proper inspection records, reports and forms used by the Repair Station are properly executed prior to releasing the product for return to service

Responsible for ordering, receipt, and timely distribution of manufacturer’s manuals, bulletins, revisions, and Airworthiness Directives

Ensures that all technical data on all articles overhauled or repaired by the Repair Station are kept current with the latest revisions. This data will include manufacturer’s overhaul and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, part specifications and related

Administration approved data and other technical data used by the Repair Station

Ensures that periodic checks are done on all inspection tools

Ensures that calibration of precision test equipment used by Repair Station & technicians is done and is current to use

Ensure that all tools and/or Precision test equipment owned by repair station & technicians is also under the Repair Station calibration program. Furthermore, maintain a current record of those inspections and tests

Determine that no defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by the Repair Station

Submit reports of defects or un-airworthy condition in accordance with the applicable Repair Station manuals

See that unairworthy parts are segregated and quarantined in such a way as to prevent their reuse as serviceable parts

Assure the proper execution of a maintenance release when required

Oversee the preliminary, hidden damage, in-process, and final inspection of all articles processed by the Repair Station and record results as outlined in this manual

Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as outlined in this manual

Provide for continuity of inspection responsibility, assuring completion of required inspection when personnel shift or assignment changes occur

See that unserviceable parts are tagged as unserviceable to prevent their reuse

Verify that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work before it is approved for return to service and that the proper inspection and maintenance records, reports and forms required for such release are properly executed

Maintain files of completed work orders and inspection forms in such a manner that the file pertaining to a specific item repaired can be readily located for review

Ensure that a safe & clean working environment

Receive, disassemble, clean, inspect, flow test, assemble & ship all gas turbine engines and/or modules accordingly, as required per customer PO and Repair Station

Engine troubleshooting, hot section and/or removal of engine modules as required in the field

Travel may be required to perform field service work

Responsible for Planning and co-ordination of Field Service schedule and activities for the repair station

Determine equivalency of tools and equipment used by the repair station (other than that recommended by manufacturers) and document that determination

Qualification

Inspection methodsFAR knowledgeMechanical inspection aidsGas turbine enginesBasic hand toolsQuality proceduresPractical experienceCommunication skills

Required

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent

Understand, read and write English

Good written and oral communication skills

Basic Hand tools

Have at least 2 years of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment used

Have experience, through training, knowledge, employment history or practical tests necessary to perform the scope of work assigned

Be proficient in using various types of mechanical and visual inspection aids appropriate for the articles being inspected and approved for return to service

Be thoroughly familiar with the applicable FARs and with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of the article on which maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations are being performed

Have the appropriate documented training, employment history or practical tests in the individual's employment file

Be knowledgeable of the current specifications, involving inspection tolerances, limitations and procedures established by the manufacturer or by an Airworthiness Directive, of the articles being inspected and approved for return to service

Preferred

Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience is considered an asset

Experience as a Mechanic is an asset, with preference being given to individuals who have work experience on the PT6A, PW100 and JT15D

Familiarity with Company quality procedures and documentation including process documentation, parts routing procedures, engineering repair instructions, detailed work instructions and non-conformance report system