Lead Maintenance Inspector

Lead Maintenance Inspector – West Star Aviation, LLC

At West Star the Lead Maintenance Inspector will manage the performance of operational quality control tasks and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the West Star Aviation Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

• Review technician assignments and sign offs to ensure technician adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations.
• Perform front line, spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines.
• Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected and documented.
• Engine run/taxi qualification of techs assigned to run engines / taxi.
• Verification of satisfactory squawk completion.
• Verification of operational checks.
• Spot check verification of tech proficiency.
• Verification and communication with tech support.
• Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with, with respect to the maintenance performed.
• Ensure MEL verification procedures as outlined in MQB 2018-02 Rev 1 are adhered to.
• Perform aircraft final walk‑around and release, with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance.
• Advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody.
• Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used (Manufacturers Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.).
• Follow policies and procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM.
• Ensure proper tagging, inspection, identification of parts, and components as outlined; inspections coordinated in real time with maintenance activities.
• Confirm distributed customer requests are executed as expected of WSA, including: verification of proper tech support involvement; inclusion of tech support in corridor corrective actions; verification of MX Net status and updates; spot check of Ramp App usage.
• Perform functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster.
• Reject items and work found non‑compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for return to service consideration.
• Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that would lead to a quality escape.
• Reject corrective actions with respect to quality issues.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (speak, write, read) in English.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

A high school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate are required. A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory. Aircraft‑specific factory training is preferred.

Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with Part 43. Must be proficient in using various types of inspection equipment and visual inspection aids appropriate for the article being inspected.

Team player who is self‑motivated and able to perform in a fast‑paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Must perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer‑oriented work habits.
Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
Supervise team members in daily operations and duties.
Complete work orders and FAA paperwork.