The Assistant Chief Inspector (ACI) is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of aircraft airworthiness processes. The ACI has the authority to establish and modify policies, procedures, instructions, and information related to Aircraft Airworthiness, Airworthiness Release/Logbook Entry, Required Inspection Items (RII), and Receiving Inspections, as directed by the Chief Inspector.

Qualifications

The Assistant Chief Inspector must:

Be qualified to exercise control over operations through training, experience, and expertise.
Hold a mechanic’s certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings for a minimum of three (3) years (14 CFR 119.67(d)(1)).
Have at least three (3) years of maintenance experience on large airplanes (10+ passenger seats) with an air carrier or certificated repair station, including at least one (1) year as a maintenance inspector.
Maintain proficiency and currencyin Global Crossing Airlines’ operations through company-approved training programs, continuing education, and on-the-job functions in:
- Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices (14 CFR 119.65(d)(2)(i))
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) (14 CFR 119.65(d)(2)(ii))
- Global X Airlines Operations Specifications (Ops Specs) (14 CFR 119.65(d)(2)(iii))
- Global X Airlines Manuals as required by 14 CFR 121.133 (14 CFR 119.65(d)(2)(v))
- Appropriate maintenance and airworthiness regulations, including but not limited to 14 CFR Parts 1, 21, 23, 25, 39, 43, 45, 47, 65, 91, and 121.

Primary Responsibilities

Aircraft Conformity and Airworthiness

Approve the addition or removal of aircraft from the Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) following a conformity check.
Assist in maintaining quality control over the Maintenance Ferry Flight process.
Oversee and ensure compliance with Airworthiness Release and Aircraft Logbook Entry processes.
Verify that all qualified and certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) authorized for airworthiness release are properly trained and that training records are maintained.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

Review, issue, and track Airworthiness Directives (ADs), repetitive inspections, planned modifications, alterations, and changes to aircraft, engines, and components.
Ensure the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is properly maintained and updated, including Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) limitations per FAA Master MEL guidance.
Submit regulatory reports, including:
- Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
- Mechanical Interruption Summary Reports (MISR)
- Alterations and Repair Reports

Maintenance Program & Inspection Oversight

Assist with the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and FAA approval.
Evaluate Technical Operations procedures for effectiveness and recommend revisions through Management of Change (MOC) per MPP 11.12.3.
Maintain the MEL Effectivity Matrix (GCA-CL-TO-325).
Ensure MEL Effectivityis updated when:
- A new aircraft is added to the fleet
- Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) or Service Bulletins (SBs) are incorporated
- New equipment is installed on an aircraft

Quality Assurance & Required Inspections

Assist the Chief Inspector in overseeing Quality Assurance functions and aircraft/component inspections.
Support the Required Inspection Item (RII) process, including:
- Developing and maintaining the RII List
- Oversight of vendor RII processes, ensuring compliance from Essential Maintenance Providers (EMPs)
- Administration and training of RII designees and RII instructors

Continuous Airworthiness & Vendor Oversight

Assist with the Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and its modification and improvement.
Support Essential Maintenance Provider (EMP) audits to approve AVL additions for vendors and contracted maintenance providers.

Chief Inspector Authority Delegation

Assume the authority of the Chief Inspector in their absence, provided requirements outlined in Global X Airlines Management Policies and Procedures Manual (MPP) 2.8 are met.

Key Competencies

Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, and quality assurance.
Experience in aircraft maintenance oversight and regulatory compliance.
Ability to lead and train personnel in airworthiness procedures.
Proficiency in technical report writing and regulatory submissions.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.