Overview
Chief Inspector/QA Manager-Part 145 Repair Station (Aerospace) Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX at Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services
Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services, a subsidiary of Safran USA, is part of the Safran Group—a global high-technology leader in aviation, defense, and space. With over 100,000 employees in 26 countries, and a strong U.S. presence across 24 states, Safran offers the stability of a global organization with the opportunity for individual impact.
As an FAA-licensed repair facility, our mission is to keep aircraft safely in service by delivering rapid-response wheel and brake repairs. Our network of facilities includes Milwaukee, WI, Miami, FL, Bethlehem, PA, Grand Prairie, TX, and Las Vegas, NV, where dedicated teams work with precision, urgency, and pride.
When you join us, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that helps keep the world moving safely and efficiently through the air.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Chief Inspector to lead quality control and assurance functions at our FAA-certified repair station, which employs approximately 40 team members. As the primary quality authority on site, you will oversee the full scope of AS9110 Quality Management System compliance and serve as the key liaison to the FAA and other regulatory bodies. This role requires technical expertise, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
This is a single-site role, offering the opportunity to make a measurable impact across all departments within a tightly integrated team environment. This role has no direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Quality System & Regulatory Oversight
- Own and maintain the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System (SMS)
Audits & Compliance
- Lead and host FAA, customer, third-party, and internal audits
- Plan, execute, and close internal audits
- Manage audit findings, corrective actions, and preventive actions to closure
- Maintain compliance evidence and audit readiness at all times
- Conducts process and product audits annually
Corrective Action & Investigations
- Lead product investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
- Ensure effective containment, correction, and systemic prevention of quality issues
- Monitor trends and systemic risks; escalate as needed to leadership
Training & Qualification Oversight
- Own training compliance tracking and qualification records for the repair station
- Support new-hire orientation for quality and regulatory topics
- Ensure recurrent and regulatory training requirements are met and documented
- Ensures personnel have appropriate knowledge and training to safely perform duties
Documentation & Configuration Control
- Maintain control of technical documents, manuals, procedures, and revisions
- Ensure controlled distribution and proper implementation of quality procedures
- Coordinate updates driven by regulatory changes, audit findings, or internal improvements
Leadership & Reporting
- Partner with inspection and production leadership to improve quality performance
- Provide quality metrics, trend analysis, and risk reporting to site and organizational leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a QA/QC role.
- 5+ years of experience working directly with FAA regulations strongly preferred.
- Prior supervisory experience and team leadership required.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Auditing experience strongly preferred.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and/or FAA Repairman Certificate (or ability to obtain).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of AS9100.
- FAA, EASA, and 14 CFR Part 21, 43, 65, and 145 preferred.
- Skilled in technical writing, documentation control, and interpreting regulatory and engineering documents.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality tools/methodologies.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience with NDT procedures and precision measuring instruments a plus.
Benefits Include
- Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following your hire date
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Employer-paid-short-term disability
- Seven paid holidays
- 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance
- Eligible for bonus program, which is based on individual and company results
- Monthly company lunches
- Recognition and award program
- Gym reimbursement program
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Chief Inspector/QA Manager-Part 145 Repair Station (Aerospace)
Company: Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
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