QA CHIEF INSPECTOR, Repair Station - Aviation
Dominion Aviation Services Inc
- Richmond, VA
- $60,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepares printed log entries as needed. Assures the proper execution of FAA forms and/or maintenance releases as required.
- Assists in maintaining a current technical publication product library, reviews maintenance records of work performed, and ensures proper handling of all aircraft permanent records.
- Ensures that files of all maintenance work performed by the Repair Station, including work order sheets, parts certifications (form 8130-3's, Certificate of Conformities, etc.), inspection checklists and aircraft permanent records, are maintained in good order and in accordance with applicable FARs, and the company Quality Control Manual.
- Ensures that periodic checks are performed on all company precision equipment, repair if needed, and maintain documenting records.
- Ensures proper execution of FAA Form 337, Major Repairs and Alterations, and participates in the determination of such, if required.
- Participates in receiving inspections as needed.
- Assists in performing Maintenance Department training and maintaining training records.
- Performs RII inspections in accordance with Quality Control Manual and customer requirements.
- Performs AD research on incoming aircraft.
- Assembles required inspections packages.
- Assists, supervises, and directs personnel assigned to the Quality Assurance department, with oversight of inspectors during work performed under CFR 145 Repair Station.
- Administers and supervises the quality assurance and inspection programs as required by FAR 145 regulations and the Repair Station Manual.
- Has final authority in the releasing to service of airframes, engines, propellers, appliances, and component parts.
- Responsible for revising the 145 Repair Station manual.
- Conducts quality assurance audits of 145 Repair Station, and Repair Station vendors/contractors as required.
- Provides oversight of Dominion Aviation's Training Program.
- Reviews ADs, SBs as required during inspection for proper compliance.
- Ensures the proper tagging and disposition of all parts and components.
- Performs surveillance audits in coordination with FAA personnel.
- Performs log research for Part 145 customer aircraft inspections.
- Assist Part 135 Director of Maintenance with conformity and logbook reviews.
- Assist Part 145 QA Manager.
- Cooperates in conduct with the Safety Management System and is instrumental with corrective action plans and preventative measures.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is required.
- FAA IA required.
- Working knowledge of CFR 145, 135, 121 & 91 regulations.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and other industry specific software.
- Knowledge and familiarity with inspection methods, techniques, and practices, and equipment used in their area of responsibility.
- At least 5-7 years working experience as A&P mechanic with a 145/135 or 121 operation.
- Minimum 3 years in an Inspector or Lead role participating in aircraft inspection and tracking of status with a 145/135 or 121operation.
- Previous FAA Part 135, Part 121, or Part 145 experience required.
- CAMP/CMP tracking software experience preferred.
- Basic personal hand tools required.
- Must be able to work in and around an aviation hangar, and have knowledge of airport rules, including ramp and aircraft movement areas.
- Working environment includes area of moving mechanical parts, equipment, and various chemicals and fumes.
- Occasional to frequent periods of lifting, pushing, or pulling over 25 to 100 pounds; frequent continuous standing, reaching, and stooping.
- Physical activity may require entering confined spaces.