AMETEK · 22 hours ago
Chief Inspector
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expAMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions, and they are seeking a Chief Inspector to oversee the inspection processes for articles processed at their MRO facility. The role involves ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and customer requirements while leading a team of inspectors and maintaining quality assurance standards.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensures that all articles that are processed meet all customer requirements with respect to the data used to process the unit and is airworthy and acceptable for return to service
Determine that, if the customer’s work scope is limited in nature, the requested maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration can be accomplished within the applicable data despite any other damage or discrepancies noted
Perform incoming, hidden damage, preliminary, in-process, and final inspections are in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Repair Station Manual (RSM)
Ensure inspectors and technicians have the appropriate technical data available during the performance of maintenance, preventive maintenance and alteration activities
Ensure that 14 CFR Parts 121, 125, 129 and 135 customer requirements are obtained, made available and followed by inspection personnel
Review final record packages for accuracy and completion prior to issuing the final return to service
Final authority in the releasing for return to service of all appliances, and components thereof which have been maintained, overhauled, repaired, or tested at the repair station
Be capable to verify ADs, Service Bulletins as required
On a daily base, perform random audits on work benches, chemicals, tagging, tooling and preservation of articles while sitting on incoming shelves waiting to be quoted or inspected
On a daily base, ensure that preliminary, hidden and damage, in-process inspections are thoroughly and correctly annotated on the appropriate forms
Ensure all rejected material (Scrap/BER) is returned to the customer, as directed by RO
Be available to assist the Quality Assurance department in preparation for facility audits
Determine that no defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by AMETEK MRO Florida repair station
Maintain a current record of inspections and tests accomplished on all inspection tools, & precision test equipment including RTS
Ensures that all maintenance and alterations performed by this repair station are in accordance with the Ratings and Operations Specifications of the FAA 145 repair station
Ensures that all housing, facilities, equipment, materials and data meet the applicable requirements for the certificate and ratings of the Repair Station
Ensures all personnel and inspectors are thoroughly familiar with the inspection methods, techniques, aids, tools and equipment used within their assigned area of responsibility
Perform monthly audits to ensure records/certs of all calibrations and rosters are current and accessible
Reports any identified risks associated with the repair station to the Production Director and Quality Manager
Communicates as needed with internal & external customers and the FAA as required
Assist the Director of Quality in reviewing the repair station’s training program to ensure all the repair station’s training needs are met
Ensure appropriate calibrations and checks are made on the tools and equipment used by the repair station (including technician’s personal tools, if applicable) and the calibrations are performed in accordance with the standards and procedures described in this manual. Ensure records of all calibrations and checks are kept current (Quality Manager has back up responsibility in the absence of the Chief Inspector) and storage into the company servicer is accomplished
The Chief Inspector may delegate duties and responsibilities to any qualified personnel. Delegation of duties does not relieve the Chief Inspector of his overall responsibility under this manual or the FAR’s
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Repairmen's certificate or have held Repairman certificate in past
Aviation background and at least 5 years of experience at an airline or MRO
At least 3 years of inspection experience
Will have held at least a repairman's certificate
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree
Airframe & Powerplant certificate
Company
AMETEK
AMETEK is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2007-01-30Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Zapico
Chief Executive Officer
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Thomas Montgomery
SVP & Corporate Comptroller
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