Inspector, Chief

1 week ago

Cincinnati OH United States StandardAero Full time

General Accountability

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Bring your mechanical aptitude, a strong work-ethic, and a hunger for learning - we'll teach you the rest.

What's it like at StandardAero

Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we'll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.

General Accountability

Immune Specific Accountabilities

  • Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
  • Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.


Specific Accountabilities

Regulatory and Customer

  • Monitors and audits all business unit inspection personnel qualifications and performance of inspection duties to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate policies.
  • Responsible for promoting the Safety Management System (SMS) and ensures adherence to the SMS policy. Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
  • Monitors the adherence to the regulations and customer requirements with respect to quarantine of parts and components, inspection record retention and the accompaniment of release certification documents with completed products and initiates corrective action when necessary.
  • Acts as a liaison with the applicable Aviation Authority as requested by the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM).


Leadership

  • Responsible for reporting on the status and performance of the inspection function to the Central Chief Inspector and/or functional/direct Management as applicable.
  • Works with Production Cell Leader group to plan and coordinate applicable activities of the inspectors.
  • Provides regular input and feedback to cell leaders regarding the performance of assigned inspection personnel.
  • Exercises authority and leadership on inspection related topics, including improvements and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
  • Participates in Strategic Business Unit management team meetings to ensure continuity and focus of SBU and corporate strategies.
  • Provides performance review input for inspectors.
  • Participates and takes an active role in regular Chief Inspector meetings.


Business Unit and Inspection support

  • Provides technical support to business unit inspectors.
  • Reviews amendments to policies and procedures pertaining to inspection criteria within the business unit.
  • As required, provides technical interpretation with respect to inspection criteria.
  • Monitors the number of inspectors and their experience level and advises senior management of their capability and capacity to meet production demands.
  • As required, may be assigned to perform selected duties of the Product Quality Inspector to meet operational goals.
  • Participates in special projects as assigned.


Qualification and certification of Inspection Personnel

  • Monitors and administers approval process for inspection personnel.
  • Approves certifications and issues inspection stamps to candidates upon completion of pertinent Training Development Plans.
  • As required, retrieves stamps where necessary to ensure continued Airworthiness is maintained.
  • Periodically reviews final document packages and product for accuracy and conformity to customer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and regulatory requirements.


Training and Mentoring

  • Provides instruction and training to business unit inspectors in inspection methods and practices to provide consistent application of best practices.
  • Leads the development and monitoring of inspection-related training plans including continual and re-current training.
  • Acts as a mentor to inspection personnel and works closely with the Production Cell Leader and the Training and Development Specialist where necessary.
  • As required participates in providing classroom training on inspection related topics.


Continuous Improvement

  • Performs and supports trouble-shooting investigations in support of fact finding and problem solving.
  • Initiates and supports continuous improvement activities to achieve the SBU and corporate objectives.
  • Provides input and participates in error analysis to strengthen defenses where needed.
  • Evaluates the inspection process and leads continuous improvement initiatives on the business unit related to inspection activities.


Technical Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of Standard Aero Detail Inspection, Quality Inspection and Quality Receiving functions.
  • Thorough knowledge of the applicable Civil Aviation Authority airworthiness certification requirements.
  • Strong planning, organizational, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of the applicable Company Instructions, Company Processes, Quality Assurance Manual, Inspection Procedure Manual, and Original Equipment Manufacturer manuals.
  • Thorough knowledge of gas turbine engine theory and performance.
  • Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
  • Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
  • Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
  • Extensive experience in quality inspection.


Background Information

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school completion or equivalent to high school completion with specialized training. The person can read text of medium difficulty requiring an understanding of basic concepts. He/she may be expected to write text intended to communicate non-technical information and, display command of spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic composition. People working at this level can be required to have certain specialized skills, and be able to comprehend somewhat complicated procedures.

Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is six to ten years.

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.

What makes a good fit for StandardAero

We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work together and support each other. We're very team oriented too and that is greatly valued. We also believe in getting the job done, whatever it takes and that's a work-ethic that is often hard to describe. We love that too -it's what makes us great partners and teammates to each other. We are respectful of each other and who we are, and welcome people from all walks of life and give everyone open access to learn and build skills. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you apply and join us.

Benefits that make life better:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting on day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Learning & Training opportunities


Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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