🚀 Chief Inspector

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Chief Inspector

Full Time Director Miami, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1191

Overview

The Chief Inspector ensures the highest standards of aircraft airworthiness and maintenance quality across Global X Airlines. This role leads quality assurance functions, oversees regulatory compliance, and maintains operational excellence through inspection oversight, process management, and FAA coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aircraft airworthiness and inspection programs.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for maintenance and quality operations.
• Approve aircraft additions/removals from OpSpecs after conformity checks.
• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, authorized, and compliant with FAA regulations.
• Oversee airworthiness release, logbook entry, and RII (Required Inspection Item) processes.
• Manage MEL (Minimum Equipment List), AMP (Aircraft Maintenance Program), and CASS programs.
• Approve and audit Essential Maintenance Providers and vendors.
• Evaluate technical procedures for effectiveness and ensure FAA regulatory compliance.
• Lead the Quality Department and supervise inspection and quality assurance functions.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, held for a minimum of 3 years.
• At least 3 years of large-aircraft maintenance experience (10+ passenger seats), including 1 year as a maintenance inspector.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 1, 21, 39, 43, 65, 91, and 121).
• Proven leadership in aviation maintenance, safety standards, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.