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Director of Quality and Inspection

Silver Air Private Jets
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Silver Air is seeking a Director of Quality and Inspection who is technically proficient, detail-oriented, and ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced private aviation environment. This position is ideal for someone with experience as an Aircraft Manager, Chief Inspector, or Head of Quality looking to take on a director-level role with broader responsibility and strategic influence.

You’ll oversee Silver Air’s quality assurance and inspection programs, manage aircraft conformity, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. You’ll also lead and mentor a talented team of Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspectors, Conformity Specialists, and Quality Assurance Specialists, who are experts in their craft and passionate about aviation excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Aircraft Conformity and Compliance :

  • Lead the conformity process for onboarding aircraft to Silver Air’s Part 135 certificate.
  • Ensure all return-to-service (RTS) documentation is accurate and complies with FAA regulations.
  • Act as the primary liaison with FAA inspectors for approvals, audits, and certifications.

Team Leadership :

  • Manage and mentor a team of inspectors and specialists, fostering a culture of precision and accountability.
  • Define team goals, provide clear feedback, and encourage professional growth.
  • Quality Programs :

  • Develop and oversee the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance Program (CASP) and internal audit processes.
  • Ensure Silver Air’s maintenance and inspection standards exceed FAA and industry benchmarks.
  • Process Improvement :

  • Create and maintain inspection manuals and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
  • Implement corrective actions based on audit findings and maintenance trends.
  • Vendor Collaboration :

  • Partner with aircraft maintenance vendors to ensure compliance and timely service delivery.
  • Work cross-functionally with Silver Air’s safety, operations, and client teams to meet strategic goals.
  • Qualifications

    Licenses : A&P License required; Inspection Authorization (IA) strongly preferred.

    Experience :

  • Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 5 years in private aviation under Part 135 operations.
  • Proven success managing aircraft conformity and quality assurance processes.
  • Skills :

  • Advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, MEL programs, and airworthiness compliance.
  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
  • Benefits

    We care deeply about making Silver Air an incredible place to work and we invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work.

    The specific benefits / perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include :

  • Fully paid for Health Insurance coverage for you and your family
  • Generous personal development and employee assistance programs
  • Top of the line equipment (Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, etc.)
  • Flexible leadership team
  • Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Pet insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • Unlimited PTO
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