Senior Manager, Inspection - MSP

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The Senior Manager, Inspection provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Company's inspection organization, directing Inspection Managers and inspection programs across the maintenance network to ensure regulatory compliance, consistent airworthiness standards, and effective execution of quality control activities. Reporting to the Chief Inspector, this position leads the standardization of inspection programs and practices throughout the maintenance network while serving as the primary resource for station Inspection Managers and a key partner to operational, technical, and regulatory stakeholders.

All About The Role

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and supervise Inspection Managers and inspection personnel across multiple maintenance stations.
• Provide guidance and support regarding day-to-day inspection activities, regulatory compliance matters, and operational challenges.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards for station inspection leadership.
• Conduct performance evaluations and development planning for Inspection Managers.
• Support staffing, succession planning, hiring, and employee development activities within the inspection organization.
• Serve as the voice and champion of safety and regulatory compliance across the maintenance network.
• Serves as principal advisor to the Chief Inspector regarding inspection operations, compliance trends, staffing strategy, quality initiatives, and organizational performance.
• Establishes and maintains standardized inspection policies, practices, and expectations across all maintenance locations to ensure consistent execution of quality control programs and regulatory compliance throughout the maintenance network.

Inspection Programs & Regulatory Compliance

• Responsible for the efficient determination of aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance within the Quality Control function.
• Ensure inspectors, including Designated and Delegated Inspectors, maintain required qualifications, authorizations, and training requirements.
• Monitor weight and balance control processes, including oversight of weight and balance records and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure inspection activities are conducted in accordance with FAA regulations, company manuals, Operations Specifications, and approved maintenance programs.
• Oversee execution and effectiveness of the Required Inspection Item (RII) program.
• Monitor inspection program performance and compliance trends across all maintenance stations.
• Manage and improve quality control spot-check and surveillance programs.
• Support development and implementation of inspection procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure consistent application of airworthiness standards throughout the maintenance network.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the inspection organization liaison with Maintenance, Engineering, Stores, Tooling, Purchasing, Training, Safety, and Human Resources.
• Support resolution of inspection-related issues affecting maintenance operations throughout the system.
• Coordinate inspection organization support for special projects, aircraft modifications, paint events, audits, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the inspection organization on company committees, working groups, and process improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Technology

• Lead initiatives to improve inspection effectiveness, efficiency, and quality performance throughout the maintenance network.
• Drive implementation of technology solutions and business process improvements that enhance inspection capabilities.
• Support development and maintenance of inspection reference materials, procedures, and electronic tools.
• Analyze operational and quality data to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective action.

Regulatory Interface

• Represents the inspection organization during FAA audits, investigations, surveillance activities, and other regulatory interactions.
• Develops and coordinates responses to regulatory findings and corrective actions within the inspection organization.
• Support internal quality audits and corrective action programs.
• Participate in CASS activities and other quality review processes.
• Serve as a regulatory compliance resource for station inspection leadership.

All About You

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Minimum five years of aircraft inspection experience.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience in aircraft maintenance, quality control, inspection, or quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 119, and 121.
• Demonstrated understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, airworthiness determinations, RII programs, and regulatory compliance systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to maintenance stations and operational locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing multiple locations or geographically dispersed teams.
• Previous experience as an Inspection Manager, Quality Control Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience supporting FAA Certificate Management Office activities, audits, and surveillance events.
• Experience with CASS, SMS, reliability, and quality surveillance programs.
• Experience leading process improvement and technology implementation initiatives.

Endeavor Air is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status.

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. Minimum five years of aircraft inspection experience. Minimum three years of leadership experience in aircraft maintenance, quality control, inspection, or quality assurance. Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, 119, and 121. Demonstrated understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, airworthiness determinations, RII programs, and regulatory compliance systems. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel regularly to maintenance stations and operational locations.