Chief Inspector – BETA Air Repair

About the role

The Chief Inspector plays a critical role within BETA Air Repair, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station. Key responsibilities include ensuring all inspection activities comply with FAA regulations, managing the quality assurance program, and overseeing maintenance and inspection activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all inspection and maintenance activities comply with FAA Part 145 regulations, Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and applicable customer and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FAA regulations, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and technical data to drive regulatory compliance and safety excellence.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection procedures for incoming, in-process, and final work on aircraft components and systems.
• Oversee and personally perform inspections of components, aircraft systems, and maintenance activities to verify compliance with approved technical data and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and audit tools, equipment, and calibration records to ensure they meet FAA-required standards.
• Manage the Repair Station's quality assurance program, including internal audits, supplier audits, investigation of discrepancies, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Generate, review, update, and maintain all regulatory documentation including the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), Forms Manual, and Training Manuals.
• Prepare and submit the Pre-Application Statement of Intent (PASI) and other regulatory submissions to support the Repair Station's Part 145 certification and compliance.
• Review and approve all required documentation, including maintenance releases, logbook entries, work orders, and maintenance records with full traceability.
• Lead, mentor, and train inspectors to ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence throughout the organization.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all inspections, audits, and maintenance activities in compliance with FAA record retention policies.

Requirements

• FAA Mechanic Certification: Current FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) ratings; at least 5 years of experience.
• Maintenance Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on maintenance experience on different types of aircraft, performed either with an air carrier or FAA-certificated repair station; at least 1 year of this experience must have been in a maintenance inspection capacity.
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as the repair station works on.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, including FAR Part 145, and familiarity with airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and technical publications.
• Quality Assurance: Demonstrated experience with inspection procedures, auditing techniques, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and quality control processes.
• Technical Documentation: Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and authoring maintenance manuals, technical data, work orders, logbook entries, and regulatory documentation.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to mentor technical teams and collaborate across functions.
• Safety Commitment: Strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a structured, compliance-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with aviation maintenance management software platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with tools and equipment calibration documentation and compliance processes.

Benefits

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

Pay

$155,000 - $175,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position