Seeking a highly skilled aviation professional responsible for overseeing all inspection activities within a maintenance facility certified under FAA Part 145 regulations, ensuring all aircraft repairs and alterations meet stringent safety standards by supervising inspectors, managing quality control procedures, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and manufacturer specifications: acting as the primary quality control authority within the repair station.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday. The operational needs of the organization may necessitate working after hours, weekends or holidays.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Ensure all repair activities adhere to FAA Part 145 regulations, manufacturer's maintenance manuals, and internal quality control procedures.
Monitor and enforce compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Supervise a team of inspectors, assigning tasks and ensuring proper execution of inspections throughout the repair process.
Perform complex inspections on aircraft components and systems, including pre- and post-repair checks.
Review and approve all inspection documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Develop, maintain, and update repair station quality control manuals, forms, and training materials.
Conduct regular quality audits to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Analyze data to monitor repair station performance and identify areas for improvement.
Possess in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and non-destructive testing methods.
Stay updated on new regulations, technical bulletins, and industry best practices
Generate detailed reports on inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions taken.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and inspections performed
Coordinate with FAA inspectors during audits and compliance reviews.
Address any FAA findings and corrective actions promptly
· Responsible to exercise final inspection authority and authorized to sign and all forms confirming compliance related to inspection, repair, and return to service
Maintain Aircraft logbooks and historical records. This includes relevant material including records of manufacturer’s overhaul manuals, service bulletins, FAA manuals, and other data as required
Manage tool calibration program for inhouse tooling and precision test equipment
Inspect aircraft for proper workmanship and airworthiness before, during and after work is performed by all technicians
Ensure inspection personnel is thoroughly familiar with applicable regulations, and inspection methods, procedures, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine airworthiness of articles after maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration.
Qualifications:
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience on Boeing 737-300/400
Formal training on 737-300/400
FAA issued current Airframe and Powerplant license
Inspection Authorization (IA) Desired
Advanced comprehension of FAR's specifically 14 CFR Part 145
Strong analytical skills, with ability to work under pressure and a high level of integrity
Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, attention to detail, energetic approach to job duties and requirements
Communication Proficiency, both written and oral.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Project Management
Collaborative Skills/ Teamwork
Mechanical Skills- knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Systems Skills for computer hardware & software including applications
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pasadena, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Aircraft Inspectionunmatched
Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
Computer Hardwareunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Nondestructive Testing (NDT)unmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Power Plantunmatched
Precision Testingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
User Documentationunmatched
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