Job Overview
Hill Country Aero is seeking a dependable, organized Lead Inspector to support daily operations and help drive the success of our aircraft maintenance shop. In this role, you will assist the Shop Manager with coordinating workflow, supporting staff, tracking maintenance progress, and ensuring clear communication with customers.
The ideal candidate takes initiative, communicates effectively, and can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced aviation environment. Your leadership will help keep the shop organized, projects on schedule, and customers informed while supporting our commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and exceptional service.
Duties
- Assist the Shop Manager in overseeing daily shop operations, including aircraft scheduling, workflow coordination, and shop organization.
- Perform final inspections and aircraft walk-arounds following minor and major maintenance to verify workmanship, confirm completion of required tasks, and identify any outstanding discrepancies before aircraft release.
- Coordinate with mechanics, parts personnel, and customer service staff to keep maintenance projects moving efficiently.
- Track work order progress, identify delays, and communicate scheduling changes and project updates to the appropriate team members and customers.
- Support customer communication regarding maintenance findings, estimates, approvals, and anticipated completion dates.
- Assist with scheduling and reinforcing shop procedures.
- Coordinate parts purchasing, monitor order status, and maintain accurate inventory and work order records.
- Assist with reviewing labor entries, parts charges, and supporting documentation to ensure work orders are accurate and ready for billing.
- Communicate with vendors and outside repair facilities regarding pricing, availability, shipping, and turnaround times.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting compliance with company policies and applicable aviation requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve shop efficiency, accountability, and the overall customer experience.
Experience and Qualifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate with current Inspection Authorization (IA) required.
- 10–20 years of experience in general aviation maintenance required.
- Previous experience in shop management or a related supervisory role preferred.
- Experience with Cirrus SR series, Piper PA46 series, or Cessna 100 and 200 series aircraft is a plus.
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance workflows, work orders, parts procurement, and maintenance documentation.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate staff and follow through on outstanding tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional approach to customer service and problem-solving.
- Comfortable using maintenance management software, spreadsheets, email, and other business systems; experience with QuantumMX or QuickBooks is a plus.
- Basic understanding of estimates, invoicing, labor tracking, and inventory management.
- Experience working with aviation vendors, parts suppliers, or component repair facilities is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing schedules, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are a plus.
Join Hill Country Aero and play a key role in keeping our maintenance operations running smoothly. We value dependable individuals who take pride in their work, support their team, and are committed to providing aircraft owners with quality service and clear communication.
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
