Quality Manager/Chief Inspector

The 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 the 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.

• Author, maintain, and control the Repair Station and Quality Control Manual and all supporting procedures.
• Serve as the 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
• 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
• 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

Enjoy a competitive salary based on certification experience and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and paid holidays. Benefit from a direct reporting relationship to the President with no intermediate layers and the opportunity to build a quality system rather than inherit one. Our workplace offers structural protection of inspection independence from production, a stable weekday schedule with no nights or weekends, and a supportive, safety-focused, team-oriented work environment.

Our work environment is diverse and dynamic, dealing with various types of planes and issues. Employees are assigned tasks by the lead and work independently as individual contributors. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with flexibility depending on workload. We offer paid holidays and have strong employee retention, fostering a collaborative and engaging atmosphere.

This is a Permanent position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.