Lead Inspector - Aviation Industry
On-siteSellersburg, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Oversee inspection activities within the Part 145 Repair Station to ensure aircraft and component compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer specifications, and internal quality standards. Coordinate inspection workflows, verify maintenance documentation, resolve discrepancies, and support the Return-to-Service process to uphold safety and airworthiness. Direct and support other inspectors, ensuring standardization of inspection practices and mentoring junior personnel while confirming all inspection equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly. Review completed work packages to determine airworthiness eligibility before approving the return of aircraft or components to service. Based just outside Louisville, Kentucky, Aircraft Specialists and PrivateFlite Aviation offers comprehensive general aviation services including FBO operations, FAA Part 145 Maintenance, and Part 135 Charter services.
Required Qualifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification
- Must hold valid A&P license in good standing
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aircraft or component inspection
- Experience in a Part 145 Repair Station environment
- Demonstrated expertise in 14 CFR Part 145
- Demonstrated expertise in Part 43
- Demonstrated expertise in Part 65
- Commitment to safety standards
- Commitment to regulatory compliance
- Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to interpret aircraft technical data
- Ability to interpret maintenance manuals
- Ability to interpret service bulletins
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Familiarity with quality assurance procedures
- Familiarity with audit practices
- Familiarity with document control systems
- Experience leading inspection teams
- Experience training new personnel
- Experience communicating effectively across departments
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Proficient in maintenance tracking systems
- Proficient in digital recordkeeping
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of precision measurement instruments
- Understanding of calibration protocols
- Understanding of inspection equipment handling
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