Part 145 Quality Control Inspector

Company Description:

Fly Alliance is a Part 135 and Part 145 industry leading private aviation group specializing in private jet charter, jet card memberships, aircraft sales, management, parts, and maintenance. Dedicated to providing unparalleled luxury, safety, and efficiency in air travel, the company has close to 30 aircraft, 6 offices across the country, and over 200 employees supporting a global operation. Three consecutive years as a top 20 U.S. operator, Fly Alliance continues to redefine the private aviation landscape.

Role Objective:

Responsible for the return to service of all assigned articles to include completion of all work orders and all other required documentation from pre-planning to delivery of the aircraft. Physically inspect aircraft, aircraft components, and review paperwork to ensure that workmanship meets acceptable standards of quality, and that customer aircraft are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation properly completed and filed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine inspection status of aircraft in for scheduled inspection, as assigned.
• Audit of inspection and maintenance work packages generated by the repair station
• during the performance of maintenance
• and repair.
• Work with production personnel, Team Leaders, Lead Technicians and Technicians to
• ensure accurate and complete
• documentation of work performed in company work order packages.
• Generation of maintenance record entries for aircraft, engines, propellers, and
• accessories maintained by the repair station in
• accordance with 14 CFR Part 43 and the requirements of this repair station manual. Includes
• completion of FAA forms 337 and
• 8130-3 as required.
• Assist in surveillance of the repair station facilities and procedures and report results to the
• Chief Inspector.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector in the development of
• improved methods and procedures for the
• performance of quality assurance functions.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector in the maintenance of the
• technical publication libraries throughout
• the repair station.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector in the tracking and
• calibration of inspection and test equipment used
• by the repair station for the purpose of product acceptance.
• The proper execution of Malfunction or Defect Reports, FAA Form 8010-4 when
• required. This report will be submitted to theFAA within 96 hours after the malfunction or
• defect has been discovered in accordance with 14 CFR§145.221.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector as necessary in the
• receiving inspection of parts or material
• forwarded to him by the receiving inspector.
• 1 Assuring proper documentation of the preliminary inspection, hidden damage
• inspection, and final inspections of all items
• processed as assigned.
• Make entries into maintenance logs & work orders IAW 14 CFR Part 43 and
• Operator/Air Carrier manuals.
• Maintaining Quality Department work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager and Chief Inspector as dire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of inspection techniques and tools within an FAA 145 repair station. 
• Thorough understanding of FAR's and regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance part 145. 
• High mechanical aptitude. 
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints. 
• Be proficient with PC and be familiar with MS office. 
• Knowledge of quality control. 
• Ability to interact with a group of coworkers. 
• Ability to work with complex equipment. 
• Ability to establish procedures. 
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment. 
• Ability to work under frequent changing priorities. 
• Ability to select and evaluate priorities. 
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation written in the English language. 
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently. 
• Ability to travel. 

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Stands at least 75% of each workday. 
• Other motions: standing; walking; repetitive motion hand - wrist; fingering; grasping; feeling; handling; hearing; talking; seeing; eye-hand coordination. 
• High organizational, time management and logic skills required
• Ability to work at a desk in an office environment for extended periods of time
• Availability during nights, weekends, & holidays as needed. Must be capable of maintaining a flexible schedule, including the willingness to occasionally work extended hours as per project demands and organizational needs.

Travel:

• Some travel is required.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum ten years of experience in maintaining aircraft with verifiable practical experience as an active aircraft mechanic in a maintenance organization.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a supervisory position in a maintenance organization.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in a Part 145 environment.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of FARs, aircraft technical bulletins, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, aircraft systems, and the ability to communicate this knowledge to the required persons.
• Previous Director of Maintenance or Chief Inspector experience preferred.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certification or license (A&P)
• Must have and maintain a valid driver license and must meet the company's vehicle insurance requirements.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must pass a background check.

Direct Reports:

• This role has direct reports.

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical including Health, Dental and Vision
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Profit Share Program