Quality Lead Inspector - Part 145

Summary

The Quality Lead Inspector plays a key role in ensuring aircraft maintenance and inspection activities meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Working directly with the Quality Manager, this position oversees quality control processes at ACI Jet’s San Luis Obispo (KSBP) facility and in the field. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining safety, precision, and regulatory compliance across all maintenance operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with ACI Jet employees, vendors, and clients to uphold the company’s reputation for excellence.

Flexible availability is essential, including nights and weekends, to support aircraft operations as needed.

Reports To: Quality Manager 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned as required by management)

• Monitor and enforce adherence to the Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
• Verify that all articles submitted for repair fall within the Repair Station’s authorizations. 
• Review completed work order packets for regulatory compliance and accuracy. 
• Conduct in-process inspections and make airworthiness determinations per FARs, ADs, SBs, and maintenance manuals. 
• Perform and document final maintenance task inspections and aircraft return-to-service authorizations. 
• Maintain and process employee training records. 
• Support the Quality Manager with external vendor audits and internal training material development. 
• Participate in MRO Safety Committee meetings.
• Assist with oversight of the MRO Calibration Program. 
• Support Pre-Purchase Evaluations and Logbook Audit Research Reports. 
• Review and approve inspector timecards, time off requests, and conduct monthly one-on-one meetings. 
• Oversee the Engine Run & Taxi Program for MRO operations. 
• Provide technical software support for the Quality Department. 
• Assign inspectors to upcoming maintenance projects and ensure staffing coverage. 

Technical Publications

• Source and maintain all necessary maintenance data.
• Ensure maintenance data is current and properly utilized.
• Support the Quality Manager with maintenance data subscription renewals. 

Tooling Oversight

• Ensure all required specialized tools are available, serviceable, and used correctly. 
• Maintain accountability for tool calibration and calibration compliance. 

Culture and Teamwork

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration across all departments. 
• Actively participate in and support the company’s Safety and Quality Management System (SQMS).

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required

• Passion for aviation and commitment to excellence. 
• One to five years of inspection experience at a Part 145 Repair Station or equivalent. 
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, tooling, ground support equipment, and aircraft maintenance documentation.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License. 
• Valid Driver’s License. 
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and a focus on safety and quality. 
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Computer proficiency: MS Office, Aviation Maintenance Software, Google Workspace. 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

Preferred Type Experience

• Citation CE-560, XL, XLS, CE-525, 525A, 525B, CE-680 and CE-750
• Bombardier Global Models, Challenger 300/350, and 600-Series

Acceptable Type Experience

• All Gulfstream aircraft
• All Cessna Citation aircraft
• All Bombardier aircraft

Other

• This position is a DOT Safety Sensitive position, which will require placement in a random drug test pool
• Available hours must be flexible for on-call work, including nights and weekends

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACI Jet is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship; contact HR for details. 

Pay

$58.00 - $70.00/hour | DOE