Job Description

Job Location: MW Aircraft Services - Big Spring - Big Spring, TX 79720, MW Aircraft Services is a growing FAA Part 145 Repair Station specializing in business aviation maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.

As we continue expanding our capabilities and operations, we're looking for an experienced Lead Aircraft Maintenance Inspector / Site Supervisor to oversee our additional fixed location at Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport in Big Spring, Texas.

This position combines aircraft inspection and quality control responsibilities with the day-to-day supervision and coordination of a small maintenance operation.

We're looking for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, understands the importance of regulatory compliance, and has the leadership skills necessary to maintain a professional, efficient, and accountable maintenance operation.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of an operation while remaining actively involved in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and technical decision-making.

Position Summary

The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Inspector / Site Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance coordination, inspection activities, and quality oversight of MW Aircraft Services' Big Spring additional fixed location.

This position serves as the primary on-site representative of MW Aircraft Services and is responsible for ensuring maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer instructions, and MW Aircraft Services' Repair Station Manual and Quality Control procedures.

In addition to performing aircraft inspections, the Site Supervisor will provide daily direction to assigned maintenance personnel, coordinate work assignments, communicate with customers, manage maintenance schedules, and ensure accurate and timely completion of work orders and maintenance documentation.

The position requires the ability to work independently, make sound operational decisions, and maintain consistent communication with MW Aircraft Services' leadership and Quality Department.

The ideal candidate is an experienced A&P technician or inspector with strong business aviation maintenance knowledge, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage a small maintenance operation while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, safety, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

Aircraft Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform required inspections of aircraft maintenance, repairs, alterations, and component installations accomplished by MW Aircraft Services technicians.
• Provide inspection and quality oversight of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities at the Big Spring location.
• Verify maintenance is accomplished in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer instructions, approved technical data, and company procedures.
• Conduct preliminary, in-process, hidden damage, final, and other required inspections as applicable.
• Verify proper installation, operation, and condition of aircraft systems and components following maintenance.
• Ensure required inspection items are properly identified, controlled, and completed by appropriately authorized personnel.
• Review completed maintenance tasks to verify workmanship, technical accuracy, and compliance with applicable maintenance instructions.
• Identify maintenance discrepancies, workmanship concerns, and procedural deviations requiring corrective action.
• Verify discrepancies are properly addressed and documented before applicable maintenance is approved for return to service.
• Exercise inspection and return-to-service authority only within the scope of assigned company authorizations and applicable regulatory requirements.

Site Operations & Maintenance Coordination

• Serve as the primary on-site representative responsible for the daily operation of MW Aircraft Services' Big Spring location.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, work assignments, and aircraft schedules.
• Provide direct supervision and daily direction to assigned maintenance technicians.
• Establish work priorities based on aircraft requirements, customer needs, available resources, and maintenance schedules.
• Monitor maintenance progress and ensure work is completed efficiently without compromising quality or safety.
• Coordinate required parts, tooling, equipment, technical information, and additional maintenance support with MW Aircraft Services' primary location.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, maintenance delays, and resource limitations and communicate them promptly to company leadership.
• Maintain accountability for company-issued tools, equipment, supplies, and materials assigned to the location.
• Ensure the facility, work areas, equipment, and maintenance operations are maintained in a safe, organized, and professional condition.
• Coordinate additional staffing or technical support when maintenance requirements exceed available local resources.
• Support maintenance activities directly when necessary and appropriate, while maintaining required separation between maintenance performance and independent inspection functions.

Maintenance Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Review aircraft maintenance records, work orders, task cards, inspection forms, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure maintenance documentation properly identifies work performed, applicable technical references, parts installed, and required inspection approvals.
• Verify required inspections and maintenance approvals are completed by properly qualified and authorized personnel.
• Ensure maintenance activities remain within the authorized capabilities and procedures of the Big Spring additional fixed location.
• Verify proper parts documentation, traceability, life-limited component records, and other supporting documentation as applicable.
• Identify incomplete documentation, missing inspection requirements, or procedural discrepancies and coordinate corrective action.
• Ensure work orders, labor entries, and maintenance documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the proper retention and submission of maintenance records to MW Aircraft Services' primary location.
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate directly with MW Aircraft Services' Chief Inspector regarding inspection findings, regulatory concerns, and procedural compliance.
• Ensure company policies, maintenance procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements are consistently followed.

Customer Service & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and aircraft operators receiving maintenance services at the Big Spring location.
• Communicate maintenance status, inspection findings, discrepancies, and anticipated completion timelines.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and customer requirements with MW Aircraft Services' maintenance leadership.
• Ensure additional maintenance findings and associated work are properly communicated and approved before proceeding when customer authorization is required.
• Maintain professional working relationships with aircraft owners, operators, flight crews, airport personnel, and vendors.
• Represent MW Aircraft Services professionally and maintain the company's standards for customer service and communication.
• Escalate significant customer concerns, scheduling conflicts, and operational issues to company leadership.

Work Order Management & Operational Accountability

• Oversee the accurate and timely creation, maintenance, and completion of work orders within the company's maintenance management system.
• Ensure technician labor, parts, outside services, and other applicable charges are accurately documented.
• Monitor open work orders and coordinate the timely resolution of outstanding discrepancies and documentation requirements.
• Verify customer approvals are obtained and documented when required.
• Coordinate work order completion and billing readiness with MW Aircraft Services' administrative and accounting personnel.
• Monitor maintenance productivity, scheduling, and resource utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer service, and maintenance processes.
• Provide regular updates to MW Aircraft Services' leadership regarding location activity, aircraft status, and operational concerns.

Leadership & Personnel Oversight

• Provide daily supervision, direction, and technical guidance to assigned maintenance personnel.
• Establish clear expectations for workmanship, productivity, documentation, safety, and professionalism.
• Monitor technician performance and ensure assigned maintenance tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
• Assist with employee training, technical development, and compliance with company procedures.
• Address performance concerns and communicate recurring issues to company leadership.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a professional working environment.
• Ensure maintenance personnel have access to required technical data, tooling, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain consistent communication with MW Aircraft Services' maintenance leadership regarding staffing, operational needs, and employee performance.

Quality Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Promote consistent maintenance quality, regulatory compliance, and professional workmanship throughout the operation.
• Identify recurring maintenance discrepancies, documentation errors, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Implement corrective actions in coordination with MW Aircraft Services' Chief Inspector and maintenance leadership.
• Reinforce established quality control procedures and hold maintenance personnel accountable for compliance with company standards.
• Support the development and implementation of improved inspection processes, documentation practices, and operational procedures.
• Maintain independent inspection judgment and authority regardless of production schedules or customer demands.
• Escalate significant quality or safety concerns directly to MW Aircraft Services' Chief Inspector and appropriate leadership.

Qualifications: Required

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, preferably in business aviation.
• Previous experience performing aircraft inspections, quality control functions, or maintenance oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage maintenance activities and coordinate aircraft maintenance requirements.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations, including applicable requirements under 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, and 145.
• Experience working with aircraft maintenance manuals, inspection programs, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance documentation, inspection requirements, and return-to-service procedures.
• Ability to identify maintenance discrepancies, evaluate workmanship, and verify regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers, technicians, and company leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple maintenance priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet applicable FAA and company requirements for assigned inspection authorizations.

Preferred Aircraft Experience

Direct maintenance or inspection experience on one or more of the following aircraft platforms is highly desirable:

Beechcraft King Air

• King Air 90/100 Series
• King Air 200/B200/250
• King Air 300/350/350i/360

Cessna Citation / Hawker

• Citation 500/550/560 Series
• Citation CJ Series (CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4)
• Citation Excel/XLS
• Citation Sovereign
• Citation Latitude/Longitude
• Hawker 700/800/900 Series
• Beechjet 400/400A

Bombardier Learjet

• Learjet 35/36
• Learjet 40/45/45XR
• Learjet 60/60XR
• Learjet 70/75

Pilatus

• PC-12 Series
• PC-24

Embraer

• Phenom 100/300
• Legacy 450/500/600/650
• Praetor 500/600

Gulfstream

• Gulfstream GIV / GIV-SP
• Gulfstream GV
• Other Gulfstream business aircraft

Bombardier Challenger / Global

• Challenger 600/601/604/605/650
• Challenger 300/350/3500
• Global Express/XRS
• Global 5000/6000/5500/6500/7500

Additional Turboprop Experience

• Cessna Caravan 208/208B
• Cessna Conquest
• Piper Cheyenne

Experience on additional business aviation platforms will also be considered.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector, Lead Inspector, Crew Chief, or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Previous experience working within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Experience managing maintenance activities at a remote or satellite maintenance location.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Experience with major aircraft inspections, heavy maintenance, and complex troubleshooting.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance scheduling, work order management, and customer communication.
• Familiarity with Veryon, EBIS, CAMP, or similar maintenance tracking and work order management systems.
• Experience supporting internal audits, quality improvement programs, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Manufacturer-specific aircraft training or technical certifications.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can take ownership of an operation.

This position requires more than strong technical skills. It requires someone who can manage daily maintenance activities, make sound decisions, communicate effectively, and maintain accountability for the work being performed.

The right candidate will be an experienced aviation maintenance professional who understands the importance of quality control, regulatory compliance, customer service, and operational efficiency.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, leading a small team, and representing MW Aircraft Services professionally.

This person must be willing to take responsibility for the operation, address problems directly, and ensure that maintenance and documentation are completed correctly.

Above all, we're looking for someone who understands that quality workmanship, safety, and regulatory compliance are never negotiable.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on maintenance schedules and operational demands.
• This is a full-time, on-site position at Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport in Big Spring, Texas.
• Occasional travel to MW Aircraft Services' primary location or other company facilities may be required.

Physical & Working Requirements

This position involves working in an active aircraft maintenance environment and requires the ability to:

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces.
• Work from ladders, maintenance stands, and elevated platforms.
• Lift and move equipment and aircraft components weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or lifting equipment as appropriate.
• Use hand tools, inspection equipment, and aircraft maintenance tooling.
• Work in hangar and ramp environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and aircraft-related hazards.
• Perform detailed visual inspections of aircraft structures, systems, components, and maintenance installations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why MW Aircraft Services?

MW Aircraft Services is growing, and we're investing in the people, equipment, and processes needed to build an exceptional maintenance organization.

We believe that strong leadership, consistent procedures, and accountability are essential to providing the level of maintenance our customers expect.

Our philosophy is simple: Maintenance Through Workmanship.

We're building a team around technical excellence, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to doing the job right.

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of a regional maintenance operation while maintaining the support and resources of an established FAA Part 145 Repair Station.

If you're an experienced aviation maintenance professional with strong technical skills, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to quality, we'd like to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits

MW Aircraft Services offers competitive hourly compensation based on experience, qualifications, inspection background, leadership experience, and aircraft-specific expertise.

Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package through Black Forest Ventures, including:

• Medical Insurance: Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental Insurance: Base and enhanced dental coverage options through MetLife.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage through MetLife.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Fidelity 401(k) with company matching contributions in accordance with plan eligibility and provisions.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance: Company-provided income protection for eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with qualifying medical plans, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Medical and dependent care spending account options, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and employee support resources.
• Paid Time Off: In accordance with company policy.
• Paid Holidays: In accordance with company policy.
• Overtime Opportunities: Available as operational requirements dictate.

All benefits are subject to the terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements of the applicable benefit plans and company policies.

MW Aircraft Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.