Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector Jobs in Colchester, VT

The Chief Inspector has a critical role within BETA Air Repair, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station, and will have responsibility for all inspection activities, manage the quality assurance program, and ensure compliance with all FAA regulations, as well as BETA's Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM). The Chief Inspector will generate the quality manuals, prepare the PASI (Pre-Application Statement of Intent) for submission, and ensure that all maintenance and inspection activities meet FAA standards, manufacturer specifications, and customer requirements.

IMPORTANT - Safety-Sensitive Position: BETA Air Repair is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Ensure all inspection and maintenance activities comply with FAA Part 145 regulations, Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and applicable customer and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FAA regulations, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and technical data to drive regulatory compliance and safety excellence.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection procedures for incoming, in-process, and final work on aircraft components and systems.
• Oversee and personally perform inspections of components, aircraft systems, and maintenance activities to verify compliance with approved technical data and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and audit tools, equipment, and calibration records to ensure they meet FAA-required standards.
• Manage the Repair Station's quality assurance program, including internal audits, supplier audits, investigation of discrepancies, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Generate, review, update, and maintain all regulatory documentation including the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), Forms Manual, and Training Manuals.
• Prepare and submit the Pre-Application Statement of Intent (PASI) and other regulatory submissions to support the Repair Station's Part 145 certification and compliance.
• Review and approve all required documentation, including maintenance releases, logbook entries, work orders, and maintenance records with full traceability.
• Lead, mentor, and train inspectors to ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence throughout the organization.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all inspections, audits, and maintenance activities in compliance with FAA record retention policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Mechanic Certification: Hold a current FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) ratings; ratings must have been held for a minimum of 5 years.
• Maintenance Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on maintenance experience on different types of aircraft, performed either with an air carrier or FAA-certificated repair station; at least 1 year of this experience must have been in a maintenance inspection capacity.
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as the repair station works on.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, including FAR Part 145, and familiarity with airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and technical publications.
• Quality Assurance: Demonstrated experience with inspection procedures, auditing techniques, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and quality control processes.
• Technical Documentation: Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and authoring maintenance manuals, technical data, work orders, logbook entries, and regulatory documentation.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to mentor technical teams and collaborate across functions.
• Safety Commitment: Strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a structured, compliance-focused environment.

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Part 135 Operational Experience: Prior experience with FAA Part 135 (commercial air service) operations and maintenance environments.
• Inspector Authorization (IA): Holds an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate.
• Chief Inspector Experience: Previous experience as a Chief Inspector or Quality Manager in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station or similar heavily regulated aerospace environment.
• Quality Certifications: ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Inspector) or equivalent quality management certifications.
• FAA Audit Experience: Experience preparing for and participating in FAA Part 145 audits and managing corrective action responses.
• Aviation Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Maintenance Management Software: Experience with aviation maintenance management software platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Calibration & Tooling Management: Demonstrated experience with tools and equipment calibration documentation and compliance processes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with increased noise during aircraft take off and landing (as the facility is very close to the runway) during which times, hearing protection is necessary. The employee must be able to pass a pre-employment FAA/DOT drug and alcohol screening and be subject to ongoing random testing per 14 CFR part 120 and 49 CFR part 40.