Lead with Authority. Protect Airworthiness. Set the Standard.

At The Blackhawk Group, quality isn’t a checkpoint — it’s a promise. As we continue to grow our nationwide Performance Centers, we’re seeking a Chief Inspector who brings deep regulatory expertise, uncompromising integrity, and strong leadership to safeguard airworthiness and elevate our Part 145 Repair Station operations.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a proven aviation quality leader who thrives at the intersection of compliance, technical judgment, and people leadership. If you’re passionate about setting the bar for safety, precision, and regulatory excellence, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

What You’ll Do

As the senior quality and regulatory authority for the Repair Station, you’ll own inspection strategy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across maintenance operations.

• Own regulatory oversight & airworthiness decisions
  Serve as the primary authority under 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 91, and 145. Ensure all maintenance activities conform to approved data, FAA regulations, ADs, Service Bulletins, ICAs, and manufacturer requirements. Oversee maintenance releases, logbook entries, and FAA 8130-3 tags with confidence and precision.
• Lead the inspection program
  Direct all receiving, in-process, hidden-damage, and final inspections. Establish and maintain inspection standards, procedures, checklists, and methodologies that ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence. Manage non-conformances, rework, and corrective actions.
• Champion the Quality Management System
  Maintain and approve updates to the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), training programs, and capabilities list. Oversee document control, calibration, and records retention while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and lead the inspection team
  Supervise, coach, and develop inspectors through training, performance feedback, and competency evaluations. Delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of complex or high-risk determinations. Recruit, onboard, and qualify new inspectors.
• Drive root-cause analysis & corrective action
  Lead investigations into quality escapes, audit findings, and customer concerns. Perform root-cause analysis and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), supported by meaningful quality metrics and trend analysis.
• Be the face of quality to the FAA and customers
  Serve as the primary liaison with FAA PMI/PAI, coordinating audits, manual revisions, and compliance matters. Represent the Repair Station during customer and external audits with professionalism and credibility.
• Collaborate across the business
  Partner closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to align quality objectives with operational goals.

What You Bring to the Table

Required

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• Inspection Authorization (IA)
• 7+ years of aircraft maintenance or MRO experience
• 3–5+ years in inspection or quality assurance within a Part 145 Repair Station
• Expert knowledge of FAA regulations, repair station procedures, and maintenance documentation

Preferred

• Advanced training in Part 145 operations, auditing, quality systems, or human factors
• OEM or formal quality-system training
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Who You Are

You are decisive, detail-driven, and deeply committed to safety and integrity. You balance independent judgment with collaborative leadership, and you’re comfortable making critical airworthiness decisions in complex environments. You hold yourself — and others — to the highest standards and live our core values: Customer First. Own It. Make It Better. Be Quick. Grow Together.

Blackhawk Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, The Blackhawk Group offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off; and company-paid holidays.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At The Blackhawk Group, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of light turbine aviation. You’ll work alongside industry experts, have direct influence on regulatory and operational excellence, and help define what “best in class” truly means in aircraft maintenance and quality.

Be part of something bigger. Lead quality. Protect safety. Build the future of aviation with Blackhawk.

Compensation Range: 120-160k DOE