Chief Inspector

Overview

Job Description:

The Chief Inspector will lead, direct and work with the inspectors to oversee the induction, teardown, assembly, test and return to service of the articles processed at AMETEK MRO. The MRO Quality Assurance Chief Inspector represents the company for all FAA, customer and government surveys, audits and overall MRO RSQCM quality performance. This includes but is not limited to inspection of AMETEK products repaired and overhauled for private sector use to ensure compliance with all contract specifications.

• Ensure that all articles processed meet customer requirements with respect to the data used to process the unit and are 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 in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Repair Station Manual (RSM).
• Ensure inspectors and technicians have the appropriate technical data available during 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.
• Have final authority in releasing for return to service all appliances and components maintained, overhauled, repaired, or tested at the repair station.
• Be capable of verifying ADs and Service Bulletins as required.
• Conduct daily random audits on work benches, chemicals, tagging, tooling and preservation of articles while on incoming shelves waiting to be quoted or inspected.
• 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.
• 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 article released by AMETEK MRO Florida repair station.
• Maintain a current record of inspections and tests accomplished on all inspection tools and precision test equipment including RTS.
• Ensure that all maintenance and alterations performed by this repair station comply with the FAA 145 repair station ratings and operations specifications.
• Ensure that housing, facilities, equipment, materials and data meet the applicable requirements for the certificate and ratings of the Repair Station.
• Ensure 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.
• Report any identified risks associated with the repair station to the Production Director and Quality Manager.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and the FAA as required.
• Assist the Director of Quality in reviewing the repair station’s training program to ensure all training needs are met.
• Ensure appropriate calibrations and checks are made on the tools and equipment used by the repair station and that calibration records are kept current.
• The Chief Inspector may delegate duties and responsibilities to qualified personnel. Delegation does not relieve the Chief Inspector of overall responsibility under this manual or the FARs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Current Repairman’s certificate or have held a Repairman certificate in the past. Airframe & Powerplant certificate preferred.

• Aviation background with at least 5 years of experience at an airline or MRO, and at least 3 years of inspection experience, with a repairman’s certificate.

Employee Type:
Salaried

Salary Minimum: $90,000

Salary Maximum: $120,000

Incentive:
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