Chief Inspector

Position:

Chief Inspector

Compensation:

$140,000- $160,000 annually, depending on experience

Location:

Bentonville, Arkansas

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Chief Inspector

to join their team!

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced aviation quality leader to oversee inspection operations, strengthen compliance, and help ensure every aircraft and maintenance activity meets the highest regulatory and safety standards. If you thrive in a hands-on leadership role and enjoy guiding teams in a fast-paced maintenance environment, this could be an excellent next step.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Lead quality assurance and inspection department operations

Ensure compliance with FAA, RSQCM, TPM, and ISO/AS9110 standards

Oversee AD, SB, STC, PMA, and major repair documentation

Serve as liaison to regulatory authorities and stakeholders

Review and update manuals, procedures, and compliance processes

Monitor calibration, inspection training, and regulatory records

Support audits, safety management, and facility compliance checks

Manage, coach, and develop quality assurance team members

Coordinate inspection activities with department leadership

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience

15+ years of aviation experience across multiple aircraft types

10+ years as Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor

Experience supporting heavy maintenance and modification projects

Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Current Inspection Authorization

Ability to meet FAA Chief Inspector qualification requirements

Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and quality systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance software

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

Experience with MISA or similar inspection tracking systems

Background in SMS development and maintenance

Familiarity with NIST traceability requirements

Experience with weight and balance oversight

Strong presentation and technical writing skills

Experience working with government security requirements

Background in hangar-based maintenance environments

Perks & Benefits:

This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

Other Information:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TSA Ramp Pass

Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable security clearance or NAC

May require work in hangar and outdoor environments

Employment is contingent upon successful background and drug screening

Valid driver’s license required

If you are interested in learning more about the Chief Inspector

opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.