Chief Inspector II

by Sierra Nevada Corporation

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Date Posted

August 26, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Hagerstown, Maryland

Application Deadline

September 25, 2026

Description

Responsibilities:

Assist in the implementation and management of inspection standards, methods, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and other applicable regulations.
Support the certification of aircraft airworthiness by signing off on inspections and aircraft releases.
Coordinate inspections related to scheduled maintenance, aircraft modifications, or component changes.
Verify that approved equipment and materials are used and that high standards of workmanship are maintained.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to inspection protocols.
Maintain detailed records of inspections and certifications.
Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Quality Control: Develop, implement, and monitor quality control processes to ensure all work meets internal and external quality standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation inspection practices.
Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications.
Advanced understanding of troubleshooting techniques.
Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification and Inspection Authorization (IA) Designation.
Advanced experience and knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts.
Thorough understanding and experience with the practical application of audit and inspection processes and procedures.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with EASA regulations and DCMA guidelines.
Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
Previous management or lead experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions:

Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
Capability to stand and be on your feet for much of the work shift.
Hand/finger dexterity for performing inspections.
Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments, including exposure to loud noises in aircraft hangars.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Hagerstown, Maryland

What aviation pay actually covers in Hagerstown — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income

$49,957

Median Rent

$1,041/mo

Median Home Value

$207,700

Gasoline (1 gal)

$3.07

Restaurant Meal

$13.5

Milk (1 L)

$0.86

Eggs (dozen)

$1.64

Rent runs about 25.0% of median income in Hagerstown — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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