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Chief Inspector

AerSaleRio Rancho, New Mexico, United StatesOnsite

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS


• A minimum of 10 years of previous experience in the airline industry is required.• A minimum of 5 years in a quality/inspection role, preferably in an MRO environment.• Knowledge of FAR 145 regulations.• AS9110 or ISO equivalent experience highly recommended.• High School Diploma or an Equivalent.• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.• Proficient in the English language.• Required to have an Airframe and Powerplant License or obtain a repairman’s certificate with the company.

• Must Successfully complete a comprehensive background check .• This position is safety sensitive and adheres to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES


• Assist, supervise and direct all personnel assigned to the inspection, nondestructive testing, and metrology departments. It will be his/her duty to ascertain that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work before it is released to the customer, and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by this repair station are properly executed.• Maintain a current file of pertinent FAA specifications and Airworthiness Directives. It will be his/her duty to secure and maintain current technical data approved by the Administrator on all units overhauled, altered, or repaired by ALGS.

This material will consist of the manufacturer’s specification or instructions; other data approved by the Administrator, and related Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), etc.• Ensure proper handling and preservation of all units or parts during the repair process through the shop and after work is completed.• Make available to his/her area the necessary repair and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and other required technical data• Provide adequate equipment, material, and competent personnel pertinent to the operation of Quality.• Collect and maintain a file on work orders and inspection forms in such a manner that the specific file pertaining to an assembly or unit can be located within a reasonable length of time.• Direct, plan, and lay out details of inspection standards, methods, and procedures used by ALGS in complying with all applicable FAA Regulations and manufacturer specifications.• Ensure that no defective, unapproved or un-airworthy parts are installed in any component or unit released by ALGS.• Establish and modify the repair station policies, procedures, instructions, and information as related to the repair station inspection needs. Note: The Quality Director will be responsible for approval of all revisions to ALGS repair station manuals.• Ascertain that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work before it is released to the customer, and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by this repair station are properly executed.• Ensure that shift turnover procedures are followed and properly documented.• Ensure proficiency of inspection personnel.• Assist, supervise, and train the receiving inspectors.• Maintain a system of keeping records of checks and calibration of inspection tools and precision test equipment and taking steps to ensure that the established check periods are not exceeded.• Ensure preliminary, hidden damage, inspection continuity, and final inspection of all items processed by ALGS.• Ensure that rejected and unserviceable parts, after proper identification, are returned to the customer or, with the customer's permission, are properly disposed of.• Maintain the “Roster of Supervisory and Inspection Personnel” and “Delegation of Authority Roster” in a current state.• Ensure that all materials subject to shelf-life are properly controlled, inspected on a regular basis, and removed from service when the shelf-life expires.• Identify, control, segregate, and maintain all stock and tools to a serviceable or unserviceable category.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES


• Strong leadership and effective decision-making skills.• Attention to detail and strong negotiating skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively.• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to prioritize workload according to business demands.• Requires prolonged periods of sitting at desk. Must be able to use hands and arms for repetitive movements, such as movement of wrists, hands, fingers while typing.

• Will be required to inspect parts in a shop setting.• May occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 50lbs. • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and function as a member of the team.• Must exhibit a high level of confidentiality with work product

Life at AerSale

Welcome to AerSale AerSale is dedicated to excellence in flight equipment leasing and spares support. We specialize in providing lease aircraft and engines to airlines worldwide, while bringing a long-term relationship emphasis to the forefront of every transaction. Our tenured management team has brought together an extensive compliment of professional experience and relationships that are the culmination of decades of distinguished career service with world-class airlines, leasing companies, and OEM / MRO service providers. Accordingly, our people have a reputation for meeting transactional commitments from acquisition to sale, to lease and delivery. AerSale takes pride in its commitment to forthright business practices and even handed dealings with our customers, suppliers and employees alike. We invite you to learn more about our company as you navigate this site, and we welcome any comments or suggestions you may have as to how we may further enhance any of AerSale's products or services.About Us Although AerSale is a young company, its senior management is comprised of tenured aviation professionals that have collectively administered executive management of all critical aspects of the aviation aftermarket during prior careers with airlines, leasing companies, parts sales and MRO organizations (see `management team'). Together they have served to earn customer loyalty by consistently meeting transactional commitments, while working closely with customers and suppliers alike to develop collaborative relationships that underscore mutually beneficial objectives. AerSale's founding principals Nicolas Finazzo and Robert Nichols most recently served as the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, of Miami, Florida based AeroTurbine, Inc., which they co-founded in 1997 and sold to Amsterdam based AerCap in April 2006. Together with Green Equity Investors V, L.P., an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., they have a shared vision of how to supply cost effective aftermarket flight equipment to the aviation industry, while at the same time providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Looking to the future, AerSale is seeking to explore corporate acquisition and partnership opportunities to accelerate operational development in: Aircraft & engine lease portfolio growth Aircraft & engine spares network expansion Incorporation of synergistic aircraft, engine and component MRO capabilities
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)2. Education Reimbursement3. Paid Holidays4. Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program5. Medical Insurance6. Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance7. 15 Paid Time Off Days annually8. Sign On Bonus9. 401K with Employer Contribution10. Professional, critical thinker, and organized
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