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Cirrus Aircraft

Supervisor-Chief Inspector

Kissimmee, FL · On-site

$102K - $153K/yr

Overview The Chief Inspector is responsible for the oversight of inspection personal and all ... Maintain the Repair Station roster and ensuring required updates are proved to the PMI within five ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Supervisor-Chief Inspector

Kissimmee, FL · On-site

$102K - $153K/yr

The Chief Inspector is responsible for the oversight of inspection personal and all inspection ... Maintain the Repair Station roster and ensuring required updates are proved to the PMI within five ...

Jet Midwest

Chief Inspector

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Chief Inspector Status: Full Time Department: Shared Services Summary: The Chief Inspector is ... Acts as a liaison to the FAA on the behalf of the repair station "accountable manager" concerning ...

FTAI Aviation LLC

Chief Inspector

Miami, FL · On-site

JOB OVERVIEW The Chief Inspector is responsible for the oversight of the assigned Inspection teams ... Ensure that workaccomplishedoutside the repair station's fixed location is performedin accordance ...

United Aviate Academy

Chief Inspector

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

The Chief Inspector is responsible for establishing, supervising quality inspectors, implementing ... Ensure the Repair Station operates in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, FAA regulations, and ...

United Aviate Academy

Chief Inspector

Goodyear, AZ

The Chief Inspector is responsible for establishing, supervising quality inspectors, implementing ... Ensure the Repair Station operates in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, FAA regulations, and ...

Gary Jet Center, Inc.

The Chief Inspector will be responsible for generating, maintaining and updating Repair Station QC ... Perform inspection functions of the repair station as outlined, in accordance with the Repair ...

haeco

Director, QC & Chief Inspector

Greensboro, NC

The Director of Quality Control/Chief Inspector is responsible for providing guidance with and in ... Maintaining the Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM) in accurate revised ...

HAECO

Director, QC & Chief Inspector

Greensboro, NC · On-site

The Director of Quality Control/Chief Inspector is responsible for providing guidance with and in ... Maintaining the Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM) in accurate revised ...

Maritime Helicopters

Chief Inspector

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

Act as Chief Inspector for MHI's FAR Part 145 Repair Station. * Manage mechanics training program. * Supervise aircraft inspectors, certificated mechanics, and non-certificated mechanics on matters ...

Maritime Helicopters

Chief Inspector

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

Act as Chief Inspector for MHI's FAR Part 145 Repair Station. * Manage mechanics training program. * Supervise aircraft inspectors, certificated mechanics, and non-certificated mechanics on matters ...

Maritime Helicopters

Chief Inspector

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

Act as Chief Inspector for MHI's FAR Part 145 Repair Station. * Manage mechanics training program. * Supervise aircraft inspectors, certificated mechanics, and non-certificated mechanics on matters ...

Dassault Aviation

AIRCRAFT CHIEF INSPECTOR

Reno, NV · On-site

$77K - $120K/yr

The Chief Inspector shall have a working knowledge of and be the local authority of all applicable ... Be thoroughly familiar with the Quality Control systems and procedures of the Repair Station ...

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How much do repair station chief inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for repair station chief inspector in the United States is $81,466.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Repair Station Chief Inspector vs Repair Station Inspector?

AspectRepair Station Chief InspectorRepair Station Inspector
CertificationsFAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, Inspection Authorization (IA)FAA A&P license, Inspection Authorization (IA) often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple inspectors, manages inspection programs, ensures compliancePerforms inspections, documents findings, reports to chief inspector
Employer & Industry UsagePart of management team at repair stations, involved in quality assuranceOperational role, directly inspecting aircraft and components

The Repair Station Chief Inspector holds a supervisory role, overseeing inspection teams and ensuring compliance with regulations, while the Repair Station Inspector performs hands-on inspections. Both roles require FAA certifications, but the chief inspector has additional managerial responsibilities. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in aircraft maintenance and repair.

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Supervisor-Chief Inspector

Kissimmee, FL • On-site

Cirrus Aircraft
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees
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$102K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Cirrus Aircraft rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
The Chief Inspector is responsible for the
oversight of inspection personal and all inspection-related activities within
the Factory Service Center. This leader ensures compliance with FAA regulations
and internal quality standards, manages the repair station roster, and serves
as the primary liaison with the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI). The
Chief Inspector plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, airworthiness,
and regulatory compliance of all aircraft maintenance activities.
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and support for inspection team members, including performance management and development.
  • Maintain the Repair Station roster and ensuring required updates are proved to the PMI within five business days
  • Review and approve all maintenance and inspection documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee and manage the repair station's technical data, calibrated tooling programs, and training compliance.
  • Develop and manage internal audit processes and corrective actions to ensure ongoing FAA compliance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections or audits.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement and process standardization.
  • Determine that, if the customer's work scope is limited in nature, the requested maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration can be accomplished within the applicable data despite any other damage or discrepancies noted.
  • Ensure that prior to work being accomplished, a work order package with work instructions to perform the maintenance and inspections will be initiated to ensure that all repairs are complete and documented
  • Ensure that major alteration / repair determinations are accomplished in accordance with the specifications.
  • Ensure all incoming, hidden damage, preliminary, in-process, and final inspections are performed in accordance with requirements.
  • Determine equivalency of tools and equipment used by the repair station (other than that recommended by manufacturers) and document that determination.
  • Ensure records of all calibrations and checks are kept current, and the calibrations are performed.
  • Initiate work outside the repair station's fixed location.
  • Ensure that Inspectors performing RIIs are qualified and trained in accordance with the operator's program prior to performing work under CFR Part 145.205.
  • Submit reports of serious failures, malfunctions, or defects.
  • Act as the primary contact for issues that may arise related to technical data, shelf life, calibrated tooling, and scrap parts.
  • Ensure qualifications and perform surveillance of certificated and non-certificated employees performing maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations.
  • Ensure Repair Station / Quality Control manual is kept current and accurate.
  • Continuously review the repair station's Training Program to ensure all the repair station's training needs are met.
  • Perform the repair station's "self-evaluation" to determine whether it has the housing, facilities, equipment, material, data, and trained personnel to add an article to its Capability List, if required

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in aviation science or technology desired
  • Minimum 8 years' recent experience in practical aviation inspection and maintenance, including leadership roles
  • Indepth knowledge of 14 CFR Part 145 regulations.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
  • FAA Inspection Authorization highly preferred
  • Thoroughly versed in CFR FAR's, inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, applications, tools and equipment

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
  • Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
  • PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
  • Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

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