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AirNet II

Chief Inspector

Columbus, OH · On-site

This role is ideal for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who is ready to help lead inspection operations and maintain regulatory compliance. Summary Reporting to the Director of ...

AirNet II LLC

Chief Inspector

Columbus, OH

This role is ideal for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who is ready to help lead inspection operations and maintain regulatory compliance. Summary Reporting to the Director of ...

AirNet II

Chief Inspector

Columbus, OH · On-site

This role is ideal for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who is ready to help lead inspection operations and maintain regulatory compliance. Summary Reporting to the Director of ...

AirNet II

Assistant Chief Inspector

Columbus, OH · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description AirNet II is a renowned aviation leader and part of the Kalitta ... In addition, the inspector must have a minimum of 36 months experience in a repair station ...

AirNet II

Assistant Chief Inspector

Columbus, OH · On-site

AirNet II is a renowned aviation leader and part of the Kalitta family of companies, specializing ... In addition, the inspector must have a minimum of 36 months experience in a repair station ...

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Chief Inspector

AirNet II

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

AirNet II, a Kalitta family company, provides scheduled and on-demand cargo charter services for customers that require quick turn times and specialized handling. Our fleet includes Beechcraft Barons and Bombardier Learjets, and our teams are committed to safety, precision, teamwork, and operational excellence. AirNet II is seeking a motivated Chief Inspector to support our FAA-certificated repair station inspection program in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who is ready to help lead inspection operations and maintain regulatory compliance.
Summary
Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Chief Inspector helps oversee repair station inspection activities, supports inspection personnel, and ensures maintenance and inspection records are completed accurately before articles are approved for return to service. The successful candidate will be familiar with applicable FAA regulations, inspection methods, technical data, and repair station procedures.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the daily operation of the inspection department and support repair station inspection personnel.
  • Verify inspections are properly completed and required records, reports, forms, and maintenance releases are accurate before return to service.
  • Maintain current technical data, including applicable FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, manuals, specifications, and approved repair station data.
  • Ensure inspection tools and precision test equipment are checked, calibrated, and documented according to repair station procedures.
  • Confirm that rejected, unserviceable, defective, or unairworthy parts are identified, tagged, handled, and prevented from installation.
  • Perform preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, final, and incoming material inspections as required.
  • Submit required reports of defects or unairworthy conditions in accordance with applicable FAA requirements.
  • Support compliance with the Repair Station Manual, quality procedures, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Assist with aircraft maintenance tasks when needed and within the scope of qualifications.

Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
  • Minimum of 36 months of relevant aviation maintenance or repair station experience.
  • Ability to understand, read, and write English as required for FAA inspection personnel.
  • Valid unrestricted driver's license.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Ability to successfully complete required DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
  • Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, Including:
  • 14 CFR Part 43
  • 14 CFR Part 65
  • 14 CFR Part 91
  • 14 CFR Part 145

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Beechcraft Baron, or Learjet 35-series aircraft.
  • Prior experience supporting inspection, quality, or return-to-service processes in an FAA repair station environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
  • On-site role based in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Day shift schedule; operational needs may require flexibility.
  • Ability to perform light to moderate lifting and work in an aircraft maintenance environment.
  • Ability to climb ladders, use work stands, platforms, and lift equipment, and work in confined spaces as needed.

Benefits
Employer Provided:
  • Short Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Cancer Expert Now
  • Fidelity 401K with match

Additional Employee Elective:
  • BCBS - Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription, Telehealth
  • Eye Med - Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Care
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Met Law Coverage
  • Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation
AirNet II is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. AirNet II provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or requirements and may be modified as business needs require, consistent with applicable law.

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