Chief Aviation Inspector Jobs

Reports Directly To: Director/Manager, Quality Improvement (SBU) or Manager, Service Centre Reports Functionally To: Vice President, Quality and Airworthiness Oversees the inspection, release and certification of products processed within production areas of the business unit in accordance with company, regulatory and legal requirements. Oversees and monitors the training and re-approval of inspection personnel and initiates continuous improvement of inspection processes. Direct Reports Include: N/A Immune Specific Accountabilities

• Participates in special projects as assigned. Qualification and certification of Inspection Personnel
• Approves certifications and issues inspection stamps to candidates upon completion of pertinent Training Development Plans.
• Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of gas turbine engine theory and performance.
• Provides regular input and feedback to cell leaders regarding the performance of assigned inspection personnel.
• Works with Production Cell Leader group to plan and coordinate applicable activities of the inspectors.
• Provides instruction and training to business unit inspectors in inspection methods and practices to provide consistent application of best practices.
• Exercises authority and leadership on inspection related topics, including improvements and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Provides performance review input for inspectors.
• As required, retrieves stamps where necessary to ensure continued Airworthiness is maintained.
• Participates in Strategic Business Unit management team meetings to ensure continuity and focus of SBU and corporate strategies.
• Provides input and participates in error analysis to strengthen defenses where needed.
• Acts as a liaison with the applicable Aviation Authority as requested by the Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM). Leadership
• As required, may be assigned to perform selected duties of the Product Quality Inspector to meet operational goals.
• 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.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
• Responsible for reporting on the status and performance of the inspection function to the Central Chief Inspector and/or functional/direct Management as applicable.
• Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• 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.
• Acts as a mentor to inspection personnel and works closely with the Production Cell Leader and the Training and Development Specialist where necessary.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable Civil Aviation Authority airworthiness certification requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of Standard Aero Detail Inspection, Quality Inspection and Quality Receiving functions.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Periodically reviews final document packages and product for accuracy and conformity to customer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and regulatory requirements. Training and Mentoring
• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable Company Instructions, Company Processes, Quality Assurance Manual, Inspection Procedure Manual, and Original Equipment Manufacturer manuals.
• As required, provides technical interpretation with respect to inspection criteria.
• Evaluates the inspection process and leads continuous improvement initiatives on the business unit related to inspection activities. Technical Requirements
• 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.
• Provides technical support to business unit inspectors.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Participates and takes an active role in regular Chief Inspector meetings. Business Unit and Inspection support
• Initiates and supports continuous improvement activities to achieve the SBU and corporate objectives.
• Monitors and administers approval process for inspection personnel.
• Reviews amendments to policies and procedures pertaining to inspection criteria within the business unit.
• Leads the development and monitoring of inspection-related training plans including continual and re-current training.
• Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
• Monitors the number of inspectors and their experience level and advises senior management of their capability and capacity to meet production demands.