Quality Manager / Chief Inspector
Job Description
Hancock Aviation is a top-tier aviation services company specializing in the maintenance, sales, and management of private and corporate aircraft. We operate a growing maintenance facility in Baton Rouge and support a wide range of general aviation and turbine aircraft. As our operation continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced Quality Manager / Chief Inspector to build and lead our quality organization.
Job DescriptionThe Quality Manager / Chief Inspector is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the company's quality control system, including all manuals, procedures, inspection authority, and regulatory correspondence. This position leads our FAA Part 145 certification effort from application through issuance and continues to own the quality system as the company expands scope. The role carries final inspection authority independent of production and reports directly to the President.
ResponsibilitiesAuthor, maintain, and control the Repair Station and Quality Control Manual and all supporting procedures
Serve as primary point of contact with the FAA Flight Standards District Office
Lead the Part 145 certification effort and subsequent ratings amendments
Hold and exercise final airworthiness release authority
Build and administer the inspector training and authorization program
Administer the Required Inspection Item program
Control the technical data library and verify revision currency
Manage the calibration program for tooling and test equipment
Conduct internal audits and manage the corrective action system
Approve and audit vendors and outside repair sources
Own maintenance records for accuracy, completeness, retention, and traceability
Administer receiving inspection for parts and material
Investigate discrepancies, escalations, and customer quality concerns
Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License (Required)
Five or more years in a Part 145 environment, with at least two in inspection or quality
Direct experience with a Part 145 certification, ratings amendment, or major manual revision accepted by a FSDO (Required)
Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 91, and 145
Demonstrated ability to write procedures acceptable to the FAA
Ability to maintain inspection independence under production and schedule pressure
Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
Inspection Authorization (Preferred)
Prior Chief Inspector or Quality Manager designation (Preferred)
Turbine corporate aircraft experience such as Honda HA-420, Cessna Citation, King Air, or Pilatus (Preferred)
Experience with eBis or comparable shop management software (Preferred)
Competitive salary based on certification experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off and paid holidays
Direct reporting relationship to the President with no intermediate layers
The opportunity to build a quality system rather than inherit one
Structural protection of inspection independence from production
Stable, weekday schedule with no nights or weekends
Supportive, safety-focused, team-oriented work environment
Full-time, exempt
Pay$95,000 – $125,000 per year (Based on Experience)
Benefits401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
8-hour shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Holidays
Baton Rouge, LA 70807: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
ExperiencePart 145 quality or inspection: 2 years (Required)
Aviation maintenance: 5 years (Required)
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License (Required)
Inspection Authorization (Preferred)
In person
Equal Opportunity EmployerHancock Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
