Chief Inspector

Join the Jetvia Team

Jetvia has provided world class executive jet charter services for over 35 years, built on the pillars of safety, dependability, and transparency. We pride ourselves on delivering a refined travel experience that prioritizes the security and time of every guest.

We believe in supporting our team members first so they are empowered to provide exceptional service to our clients. We operate with an ownership mindset where accountability is the standard and egos are left at the door. If you are a professional who values a safety first foundation and thrives in a culture of mutual respect, we invite you to help us lead the next chapter of our history.

The Role

The Chief Inspector plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of
aviation maintenance operations. This position requires a strong understanding of FAA regulations and meticulous attention to detail to maintain the highest standards of safety and airworthiness in aviation maintenance. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Quality Assurance: Directing Quality Control Inspectors to ensure that all
  maintenance processes and procedures align with Company and FAA-approved manuals.
• Inspections: Conducting inspections, including work-in-progress, and completed inspections, to verify compliance.
• Airworthiness Oversight: Checking workmanship, materials, standards, and
  procedures related to Jetvia maintenance activities.
• Reporting Discrepancies: Reporting any discrepancies noted during inspections to the Director of Maintenance and Jetvia Leadership.
• Quality Escapes: Travel to perform on-site inspections, and root cause analysis as needed

Primary Duties
Workmanship and Material Inspection:

• The Chief Inspector is responsible for checking the quality of workmanship,
  materials, and adherence to standards and procedures within the maintenance activities of the organization.
• Review completed work by airframe and powerplant mechanics or repairmen.

Reporting Discrepancies:

• Any discrepancies or non-compliance observed during inspections are promptly reported in concert with the Director of Maintenance.

Quality Escapes:

• Travel to perform on-site inspections, and root cause analysis.
• Recommend immediate corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Capture and memorialize all quality escapes and corrective actions.

Airworthiness Assurance:

• The Chief Inspector plays a crucial role in ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft.
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with established procedures and FAA regulations.
• Insuring all company manuals are in line with FAA regulations and that company employees are working within the guidelines of our manuals. 

Knowledge and Proficiency:

• The Chief Inspector maintains a high level of knowledge by reviewing manuals, publications, and specific items.
• They stay informed about manufacturers’ technical service documentation to ensure continued airworthiness.
• Responsible for keeping and updating company manuals and communicating changes. 

Process Improvement and Streamlining:

• The Chief Inspector actively reviews the Internal manuals for continued
  compliance.
• They contribute ideas for process improvements and streamlining procedures.

Quality Assurance Programs:

• The Chief Inspector supports the management and maintenance of quality
  assurance programs.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• The Chief Inspector coordinates with various parties, including Flight Operations, maintenance vendors, and FBOs, during maintenance events.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management within the aviation industry 
• A thorough understanding of FAA regulations and other relevant industry
  guidelines is necessary. The Chief Inspector must ensure that their organization
  complies with all applicable standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills are vital. The ability to lead and inspire a team toward quality excellence is essential.

Who Thrives at Jetvia

• People who live our values in their day-to-day work.
• Problem-solvers who make confident decisions.
• Detail-focused professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Team players who support others and celebrate wins together.

Why Join Jetvia?

• Be part of a fast-growing, high-performance operation.
• Work with a team that values safety, humility, and ownership.
• Competitive pay + on-call and holiday incentives.
• Opportunities to grow your aviation career in a supportive environment.

How Jetvia Supports You

Jetvia recognizes our team members as our greatest asset. We offer a foundation of efficiency and professionalism with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

• Compensation and 401(k):  We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2%. Employees are eligible to enroll on the first of any month and are immediately 100% vested in all matching contributions
• Medical Coverage: Three plan options including a 100% employer paid High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) as well as 85% employer paid PPO plan and Texas-based HMO plans
• Additional Benefits Offerings: Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are included in our complete insurance package
  
  

ATI Jet, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and reviews applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicapped, or veteran's status.

Employment with ATI Jet Inc. is contingent upon pre-employment drug testing, background checks and post-offer, job-related physicals (when applicable). Employment will be conditioned upon a negative result of this test. If the applicant tests positive for illegal drugs, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.