Quality Manager / Chief Inspector

About Us

Hancock Aviation is a top-tier aviation services company specializing in the maintenance, sales, and management of private and corporate aircraft. We operate a growing maintenance facility in Baton Rouge and support a wide range of general aviation and turbine aircraft. As our operation continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced Quality Manager / Chief Inspector to build and lead our quality organization.

Job Description

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 our 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

  • Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License (Required)
  • 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 (Required)
  • 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 (Preferred)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on certification experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Direct reporting relationship to the President with no intermediate layers
  • The opportunity to build a quality system rather than inherit one
  • Structural protection of inspection independence from production
  • Stable, weekday schedule with no nights or weekends
  • Supportive, safety-focused, team-oriented work environment

Job Type

Full-time, exempt

Pay

$95,000 – $125,000 per year (Based on Experience)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule

  • 8-hour shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends
  • Holidays

Ability to Commute/Relocate

Baton Rouge, LA 70807: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

  • Part 145 quality or inspection: 2 years (Required)
  • Aviation maintenance: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification

  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License (Required)
  • Inspection Authorization (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hancock Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.