Chief Inspector Part 145

Air Methods•West Mifflin, PA

9d•$98,625 - $123,263

About The Position

Responsible to manage 145 Repair Station to ensure compliance with FAA regulations for Repair Station operations. Liaison for United Rotorcraft and FAA concerning Part 145 functions. Central point of contact for all Quality Assurance and Repair Station Oversight. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: Plan and direct activities concerned with development, and maintenance of quality standards for the 145 Repair Station to ensure conformance with Civil Air Regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures. Oversee development of standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation Approve training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities Ensure all departments are in compliance with applicable governmental regulations and requirements Develop, write and approve additions and revision to Repair Station Manuals Consult and coordinate with the Shop Supervisors on maintenance issues and project scheduling Perform and oversees the approval for return to service after maintenance (in accordance with regulations, to include completion of FAA Form 337’s and logbook entries); airframe, engine(s), propeller (s), and appliances Apply for Airworthiness Certificate, Ferry Permits, and Field Approvals Ensure that aircraft or any component thereof, returned to service meet type design or are properly altered state and in condition for safe flight Ensure aircraft airworthiness by maintaining safety conditions conforming to standards set by the FAA and company policy Conduct and oversee necessary progressive and final inspections to assure the airworthiness/ serviceability of aircraft and components thereof Synthesize/utilize concrete technical knowledge to make decisions with regulatory requirements Interpret technical information for field and department personnel and provides advice on compliance Contact the FAA and other regulatory agencies and manufactures to clarify requirements and seek technical assistance Research aircraft and engine maintenance log pages to ensure compliance with current regulations, manufacture’s programs and Air methods policies and procedures Process and oversee work orders through all phases of a project Perform and oversee parts room incoming and receiving inspections Provide technical assistance in the development of AAIP and helps maintain revisions Perform an aircraft historical record audit for completeness and accuracy Communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel (field and/or corporate) for correction Consult with field maintenance personnel on maintenance issues Inspect and prepare aircraft equipment lists and weight and balance records. Other Duties as assigned. Additional Job Requirements Regular scheduled attendance Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 2% Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five to eight years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten (10) years’ experience working in a Certified FAA part 145 Repair Station
Demonstrated commitment to airworthiness and qualify of aircraft parts approved for return to service.
Individual diversity and adaptability.
Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines.
Proficient with FAR’s and ability to perform complex research of Federal Regulations..
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's License
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Nice To Haves

IA Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and direct activities concerned with development, and maintenance of quality standards for the 145 Repair Station to ensure conformance with Civil Air Regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures.
Oversee development of standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation
Approve training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities
Ensure all departments are in compliance with applicable governmental regulations and requirements
Develop, write and approve additions and revision to Repair Station Manuals
Consult and coordinate with the Shop Supervisors on maintenance issues and project scheduling
Perform and oversees the approval for return to service after maintenance (in accordance with regulations, to include completion of FAA Form 337’s and logbook entries); airframe, engine(s), propeller (s), and appliances
Apply for Airworthiness Certificate, Ferry Permits, and Field Approvals
Ensure that aircraft or any component thereof, returned to service meet type design or are properly altered state and in condition for safe flight
Ensure aircraft airworthiness by maintaining safety conditions conforming to standards set by the FAA and company policy
Conduct and oversee necessary progressive and final inspections to assure the airworthiness/ serviceability of aircraft and components thereof
Synthesize/utilize concrete technical knowledge to make decisions with regulatory requirements
Interpret technical information for field and department personnel and provides advice on compliance
Contact the FAA and other regulatory agencies and manufactures to clarify requirements and seek technical assistance
Research aircraft and engine maintenance log pages to ensure compliance with current regulations, manufacture’s programs and Air methods policies and procedures
Process and oversee work orders through all phases of a project
Perform and oversee parts room incoming and receiving inspections
Provide technical assistance in the development of AAIP and helps maintain revisions
Perform an aircraft historical record audit for completeness and accuracy
Communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel (field and/or corporate) for correction
Consult with field maintenance personnel on maintenance issues
Inspect and prepare aircraft equipment lists and weight and balance records.
Other Duties as assigned.
Regular scheduled attendance