Quality Assurance Manager/Chief Inspector

Job Description

• Responsible to the Accountable Manager for the overall operation and management of the Quality department and has final authority for releasing to service airframes, engines, appliances and components.
• Responsible for directing, planning, and laying out the details of inspection standards, methods, and procedures, used by the Repair Station in complying with all applicable CFRs, manufacturers' specifications and recommendations.
• Responsible for maintaining, updating and ensuring the Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, Training Program Manual are all being utilized and kept in respective areas as required.
• Supervise, manage and direct all personnel assigned to the Quality department. Provide guidance, mentorship and development as required. Provides clear direction and measurable objectives for the team.
• Ensure that all inspections are properly performed and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by the Repair Station are completed and executed prior to releasing the product for return to service.
• Determine that all technical data on articles overhauled or repaired by the Repair Station are kept current with latest revisions.
• Ensure that periodic checks are made on all inspecting tools and the calibration of precision equipment used by the Repair Station and records are current and maintained.
• Determine that no defective, unserviceable or un-airworthy parts are installed in any component or article released by the Repair Station.
• Submit reports of defects or un-airworthy conditions.
• Ensure the proper execution of a maintenance release and/or FAA Form 337 when required.
• Guide the final acceptance of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies, and the airworthiness of articles on which work has been performed outside the Repair Station.
• Guide the preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspections of all articles maintained by the Repair Station and the recording of the results of these inspections.
• Ensure that the proper inspection and maintenance records, reports and forms required for each release are properly executed.
• Maintain access to applicable CFRs, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and FAA published Airworthiness Directives.
• Ensure that proper entries are made into aircraft logbooks IAW 14 CFR § 43.
• Ensure that procedures used in procurement and receipt of aircraft parts will guard against "unapproved" parts entering the parts system and ensure that any such parts are detected before their use.
• Maintain current training records of all Repair Station personnel with the assistance of the Training Coordinator and in accordance with the Training Program Manual.
• Responsible for designating appropriately trained or authorized personnel to fill the positions/responsibilities of personnel who are absent or unable to perform an assigned role responsible to the Chief Inspector.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must hold a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the Aviation Industry.

Inspection Authorization (IA) Certificate is preferred

Must be thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations of 14 CFR §145 and with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of an article on which maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations are being performed.

Must be proficient in using the various types of inspection equipment and visual inspection as appropriate for the article being inspected.

Must understand, read, and write English.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

A minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with an air carrier or certified repair station is required, 1 year of which must have been as a maintenance inspector.

Must be able to work in and around confined spaces such as fuel tanks.

Must have working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9110 Quality Management System standards.

Working knowledge of FOD & Tool Control, Technical Orders (T.O.), TCTO's, FAA FARs and Aircraft Maintenance Information Systems.

Must possess effective reading and writing skills for duties such as documenting discrepancies, drafting reports and analyzing data.

Must have effective communication skills in order to negotiate with both civilian and government customers.

Must be able to use inspection measuring devices as well as a mirror and flashlight to accomplish inspections.

Must be able to climb, kneel, stoop and stand to accomplish inspections.

Must be able to work flexible and extended hours as required.

This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.
The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements.
You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
Experience with FAA paperwork such as FARs, Advisory Circulars and form 337's
Experience in a supervisory role
Experience in a part 145 repair station environment
Thorough knowledge of FAA Regulations Parts 43, 65 and 145

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.