Address: Melbourne, AR 72556
Telephone: 901-207-8038
Email Address: smithassociates1725@gmail.com
Hours: Office Hours – 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
A Melbourne, AR leader at the forefront of aviation maintenance is hiring a Quality Manager / Chief Inspector to oversee final inspection, regulatory compliance, and quality systems inside its FAA Part 145 repair station. This is a hands-on, onsite leadership role responsible for releasing aircraft components, running internal audits, managing AS9110/ISO quality systems, and guiding a small inspection team on the production floor. The role exists because the previous leader retired, and the bar is high. They are looking for a senior aviation quality professional who knows Part 145 cold, can juggle inspections and audits without losing rigor, and wants real ownership in a stable, growing MRO.
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Position Title : Quality Manager/Chief Inspector
ATTENTION : ” $TOP PAY “(Interviewing Now)
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Location : Melbourne, Arkansas
Industry: Aerospace
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000/Annually
Job Description :
– A Melbourne, AR leader at the forefront of aviation maintenance is hiring a
Quality Manager / Chief Inspector to oversee final inspection, regulatory
compliance, and quality systems inside its FAA Part 145 repair station.
– This is a hands-on, onsite leadership role responsible for releasing aircraft
components, running internal audits, managing AS9110/ISO quality systems,
and guiding a small inspection team on the production floor.
– The role exists because the previous leader retired, and the bar is high.
– They are looking for a senior aviation quality professional who knows Part 145
cold, can juggle inspections and audits without losing rigor, and wants real
ownership in a stable, growing MRO.
Quality Manager / Chief Inspector Responsibilities:
– Perform and approve final inspections and release of aircraft components
– Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 before return-to-service
– Review repair orders and purchase orders for regulatory accuracy
– Build complete compliance packages, including FAA Form 8130
– Maintain accurate quality records within the Quantum database
– Conduct monthly internal audits of maintenance and production processes
– Verify compliance with FAA, EASA, and UK CAA requirements
– Maintain and continuously improve AS9110 and ISO-based QMS
– Prepare for and manage FAA, customer, and third-party audits
– Supervise and mentor inspection staff
– Provide daily direction, training, and annual performance evaluations
– Partner with the Shop Manager and COO on quality and operational priorities
– Lead problem-solving efforts tied to quality findings and customer requirements
Quality Manager / Chief Inspector Requirements:
– 8+ years of aviation quality experience
– Prior experience as a Quality Manager or Chief Inspector
– Direct experience in a FAA Part 145 Repair Station
– Deep knowledge of FAA regulations, especially CFR Part 145
– Working knowledge of AS9110 and ISO quality standards
– Experience supporting EASA and UK CAA compliance
– Strong audit preparation and documentation skills
– Proficiency with Excel, Word, PDFs, and regulated documentation systems
– Ability to learn and work within the Quantum database
– A&P License preferred, but repairman certificate acceptable
– Comfortable leading in a small, close-knit, production-floor environment
Benefits :
– Medical insurance
– Weekly pay
– PTO that increases with tenure + Paid birthday off + Paid company holidays
– Comp time for Saturday AOG work
– Relocation assistance via lump-sum signing bonus
– Long-term stability
– Opportunity to shape quality processes in a growing, audit-strong MRO
For consideration you must act now, send resume to
smithassociates1725@gmail.com. Sincerely,
Gerald Smith
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