Quality Manager

Position Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s quality assurance system, regulatory compliance, safety management system (SMS), and inspection functions within an FAA/EASA-certified aviation repair station. This role ensures all maintenance and repair activities meet regulatory requirements, internal standards, and customer expectations while fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Repair Station Quality Control Manual (QCM) and associated procedures
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145, EASA, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer audits
• Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis processes
• Administer and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Promote a strong safety culture across all departments(support and drive audits, safety improvements, and documentation)
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation activities
• Lead safety investigations and ensure proper reporting of incidents/occurrences
• Ensure all articles meet airworthiness standards prior to return to service
• Review and approve maintenance, repair, and overhaul documentation
• Maintain authority for airworthiness release (FAA Form 8130-3 / EASA Form 1)
• Ensure proper execution of receiving, in-process, and final inspections
• Act as primary liaison with FAA, EASA,OSHA and other regulatory authorities
• Maintain readiness for audits and inspections at all times
• Has authority over all repair station operations that are conducted under FAR 145, shall be familiar with all applicable FAR’s and the RSM/QCM, and ensures that all repair station personnel follow these regulations.
• Monitors and maintains the personnel roster.
• Monitors and maintains certificates issued to repairmen under Part 65.
• Controls the issuance and monitoring of technician and inspector stamps.
• Administers the test equipment calibration program and maintains all related data.
• Controls and monitors the status of leased tools and equipment.
• Recommends individuals for Repairman’s Certificates as appropriate and required.
• Reports on Malfunctions and Defects per section 3.2.
• Reviews and actions deficiencies or significant maintenance errors per 3.13.
• Performs self-evaluations for review by the Repair Station Manager for additions to the Capability List.
• Maintains the Capability List.
• Ensures conformity to FAR’s for all approvals for return to service performed by repair station personnel with such rating.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10+ years of experience in an FAA Part 145 repair station or aviation MRO environment
• 3–5+ years in a leadership role within Quality, Safety, or Inspection
• In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations (Part 145, Part 43, Part 21) and/or EASA regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, manuals, and engineering drawings