Job Description

Join StandardAero as our Inspector, Chief

Are you an experienced aviation quality professional with a passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy coaching others while ensuring the highest quality standards are met? Then this opportunity at StandardAero could be the next step in your career.

As Inspector Chief, you will play a key role in overseeing inspection activities within our production environment. You will support and mentor inspectors, ensure compliance with aviation regulations and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement across inspection processes. Working closely with Production, Quality and Training teams, you will help maintain the highest standards of airworthiness and product quality.

What you'll do

As Lead Inspector, you will:

Lead and support inspection activities within the business unit.
Monitor inspector qualifications, certifications and ongoing competency.
Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, customer requirements and company procedures.
Provide technical guidance and coaching to Quality Inspectors.
Work closely with Production Cell Leaders to coordinate inspection activities.
Review inspection documentation and release certification packages for accuracy and compliance.
Support certification and approval of inspection personnel.
Participate in internal audits, investigations and corrective actions.
Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance inspection processes and operational performance.
Promote and support our Safety Management System (SMS) and Just Culture principles.
Act as a subject matter expert on inspection requirements and regulatory compliance.
Participate in Business Unit meetings and contribute to operational excellence.

What we're looking for

You are an experienced aviation professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership and mentoring.

Required qualifications

Extensive experience in aviation Quality Inspection.
Thorough knowledge of aviation regulations and airworthiness certification requirements.
Strong understanding of inspection procedures, quality systems and OEM manuals.
Experience with gas turbine engine inspection.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Experience using precision measuring equipment.
Good computer skills and familiarity with production and quality systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to coach and support colleagues.

Preferred qualifications

Experience leading or mentoring inspection teams.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Experience with production management systems.
Continuous Improvement mindset with experience supporting process improvements.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, preferably supplemented with relevant technical or aviation training.
Approximately 6–10 years of relevant aviation quality inspection experience.
Experience within an aviation MRO environment is considered a strong advantage.

Why StandardAero?

At StandardAero, safety and quality are at the heart of everything we do. We offer an environment where you can make a real impact, work with highly skilled professionals, and contribute to the maintenance of world-class aircraft engines.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work on challenging technical projects, and be part of a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement and innovation.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today and help us deliver the highest standards of aviation safety and quality.

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 (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) 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.

About StandardAero

StandardAero is organized in two distinctive divisions, Engine Services and Component Repair Services. These two divisions represent the core strengths of StandardAero, our exhaustive engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services capabilities and our significant portfolio of component repair services for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, fixed wing, helicopter and industrial power customers. To deliver our mission, we employ nearly 7,500 talented and experienced professional, administrative and technical employees that work in 49 primary facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe.

StandardAero is OEM authorized and approved for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams.

We’ve solved some of the biggest aviation challenges through ingenuity, teamwork and collaboration. Our culture is built on respect, open communication and recognition for a job well done. We focus on teamwork to create a supportive environment where everyone can bring their skills and perspectives to the table. With over 100 years of experience in the aviation industry, we have the stability, resources and training to help our team achieve their career goals.

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Scottsdale, AZ

Year Founded

1911

Website

standardaero.com

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