LAUNCH is one of the fastest growing aviation and industrial staffing and aircraft services firms in the country and as a result we are adding a Chief Inspector to our Team. If you are career minded, have a positive attitude and a strong desire for success then we have a rewarding career opportunity for you!

The Chief Inspector reports to the Senior Vice President of Quality, Safety and Training with a direct line of communication to the Chief Operating Officer

(COO) and Accountable Executive (AE) for Quality issues with overall responsibility and authority to manage all Quality Control (QC), and Aircraft Records

related activities for the Company. Maintains the management position of Chief Inspector including a liaison between the Company and the FAA for

Airworthiness related matters.

LAUNCH offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We offer a high energy, professional, flexible work culture with opportunities to to showcase your talents while growing with LAUNCH.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to manage daily repair station inspection operations and administrative processes for LAUNCH’s Wichita, KS repair station, mobile repair teams (MRT), and LAUNCH Teams AS9110/9100 managed projects

Perform the duties of Chief Inspector and liaison with the FAA for Airworthiness related matters including documents requiring FAA approval
Lead and manage LAUNCH Quality Control Inspectors
Perform, develop, and administer effective standars of quality, including inspection standards and procedures by LAUNCH and LAUNCH Customers
Interface with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance Departments to ensure safety and compliance with applicable CFR’s are maintained
Manual owner including the Repair Station Quality Manual (RSQM )
Accomplish repair station receiving inspection tasks
Generate reports, track and monitor success of internal operations metrics
Project inspection teams daily planning and scheduling
Manage and submit local inspection project payroll
Project technical implementation planning (T.I.P.)
Responsible for interviewing, hiring and on-boarding inspectors for repair station projects
Manage tool program, local parts and materials inventory as required
Direct and administer as required on-site training and training records processing as required to support repair station training
Identify and manage sub-contract maintenance vendors
On-site LEAN and 6S visual management
Travel to AS9110/9100 job sites to meet with customers and audit Teams and customer quality and safety requirements
Ability to train and qualify for Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT) shipping authorization
Ability to train and qualify for NDI / NDT disciplines (eddy current, ultrasound, penetrant, etc)
Other duties as requested by Senior Vice President of Quality

KNOWLEDDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Self-starting, goal oriented individual
Strong frontline leadership skills
Manpower and budget acumen
Daily planning and execution
multitasking and organizational skills
Ability to build rapport with both internal Team Members, and clients
Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Ability to travel 30% of the time
Meticulous approach to work with an eye for detail
Ability to maintain high-quality work and meet strict deadlines
Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must be able to self-supervise and maintain the highest professional communication and appearance standards
Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

A&P licenses
Previous site or station manager experience
3 years documented transport category aircraft modification, repair and maintenance experience
Proficient with computer software (Microsoft Office products)
Local candidate in the Wichita, KS area strongly preferred
4 year degree preferred
Formal leadership training preferred
Formal LEAN training preferred

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

LAUNCH Quality Manager and Senior Vice President of Quality, Safety and Training
LAUNCH Teams regional managers and vice presidents, LAUNCH clients, LAUNCH supervisors, mechanics and inspectors
LAUNCH Corporate Team Members
FAA and foreign government regulatory agency inspectors
LAUNCH 8LWR091D and Teams Customer auditors and inspectors

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