Who is the CDI responsible to?

The Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) is primarily responsible to the Quality Assurance Officer (QAO). This relationship is crucial as the QAO is tasked with ensuring that all quality and maintenance standards are upheld within the organization. The CDI plays a vital role in inspecting and monitoring maintenance and repair activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards set by the QAO.

The CDI's accountability to the QAO ensures that there is a clear line of communication regarding quality control and the overall effectiveness of maintenance operations. This alignment helps maintain high operational standards and promotes safety and reliability in the equipment being inspected. The QAO oversees the quality management program and is responsible for ensuring that all personnel, including the CDI, adhere strictly to established procedures and standards.

While other personnel and offices, such as maintenance personnel, fleet management, and executive committees, may have an interest in the outputs of the CDI’s work, it is the QAO that provides direct oversight and accountability for the CDI’s duties and responsibilities.