Hendrick Motorsports is currently seeking an experienced Chief Inspector in our Aviation department. The Chief Inspector shall possess an FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certificate with Inspection Authorization, exceptional regulatory knowledge, and the understanding and ability to supervise highly technical aircraft maintenance, inspection, and quality functions. The individual will be capable of leading, supervising, and maintaining a safe, compliant, well-trained, competent, proficient maintenance staff capable of executing operations consistent with the highest aviation maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance standards. The individual should possess significant relevant experience in the maintenance of FAR Part 25 certificated aircraft IAW industry best standards and practices. Experience in handling FAA FSDO audits will be necessary. He or she will be responsible for the overall operation of the inspection department, including final authority and responsibility for returning all aircraft or components to service, as well as all inspection standards, methods, and procedures used to comply with all regulations, manufacturer’s specifications or recommendations, and inspection policies. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure the performance of the maintenance inspection program and quality control functions.
• Be the subject matter expert for the HMS Electronic Maintenance Tracking Program, which is Veryon.
• Perform vendor audits on MRO or OEM facilities that perform maintenance and inspection activities on HMS aircraft. Approve sources of off-site maintenance, inspection, and return-to-service.
• In coordination with aircraft leads, organize and manage all aspects regarding the aircraft logbooks and entries.
• Manage the approved RII inspection program.
• Provide oversight of the parts control process and inventory.
• Assist in the management of the tool control program.
• Manage the digital tool calibration program.
• Manage removal and disposal of expendable items, scrap, and hazardous materials IAW applicable standards.
• Assist the Aviation Safety Officer in developing and executing comprehensive, relevant, periodic safety audits of maintenance facilities, equipment, and processes.
• Comply with established policies, procedures, guidelines, practices, and FAR requirements.
• Actively participate in FAA FSDO annual audits.
• Maintain all manuals to the current revision, including revisions associated with Veryon.
• As needed, work the floor to assist maintenance technicians.
• Perform duties of the Director of Maintenance in his/her absence.

Qualifications:

• Safety Awareness - the ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. 
• Resource Management (People and equipment) is the ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel. 
• Reliability - the trait of being dependable and trustworthy. 
• Organized – possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic task performance method. 
• Detail-oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 
• Repairing - repairing items using needed tools and equipment. 
• Accuracy - the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Accountability - ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Analytical Skills - possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems. 
• Oral Communication - the ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Quality Work - responsible for producing quality, to-specification work. 
• Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. 
• Problem Solving - finding a solution for or dealing proactively with work-related problems. 
• Working Under Pressure - ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. 

Desired Education:

• High School Diploma/ GED at minimum.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Desired Work Experience:

• 5+ years of quality control and inspector experience. Part 91,125, and 135 experience is a plus.
• Gulfstream, Dassault or Bell Helicopter experience desired.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certification Required
• FAA Inspection Authorization Certification Required

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is recommended.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

• The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

• Requires vision (near, distance, peripheral, depth), sense of sound (to hear issues with the engine and other parts), sense of smell, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – respirator, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Constantly stands, walks, lifts/carries up to 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Frequently manually manipulates, reaches outward, reaches above shoulder, and lifts/carries up to 100 pounds. Occasionally sits, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

Environment Demands:

• Primarily works indoors and outdoors. Exposed to loud noises and fumes.