Quality Manager

Description

Velocity Aerospace Group is a subsidiary of a Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a full service, inventory supported MRO provider in the aviation industry with 23 domestic and international business units. Velocity operates 3 repair stations, specializing in the repair, overhaul, installation and upgrade of electromechanical, digital, pneumatic, avionic and gyroscopic components for aircraft operators and maintainers in the commercial/regional airline, government and defense operation, business and general aviation markets.

Our Burbank, California facility has an opening for a Quality Manager position.

JOB PURPOSE

The Quality Manager is responsible for maintaining the facility’s regulatory approvals, certifications, quality procedures, audit readiness, corrective-action system, and overall compliance. The Quality Manager will work closely with the Chief Inspector
, who leads the day-to-day inspection function and final release controls, as well as Operations, Engineering, and other facility leaders.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on quality leader who understands how to maintain a compliant system while also helping the operation improve, solve problems, and meet customer expectations

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and maintain the facility’s Quality Management System
  .
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA Part 145, EASA, UK CAA, and CAAC requirements
  .
• Maintain compliance with AS9110, ISO 9001, and ASA-100 requirements.
• Serve as the primary quality contact during regulatory, registrar, customer, and internal audits
  .
• Maintain the Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, procedures, forms, and controlled quality documentation.
• Lead the internal audit program and ensure identified findings are addressed effectively and on time.
• Oversee corrective and preventive actions
  , including root-cause analysis, containment, action planning, and effectiveness verification.
• Lead management review activities and report quality trends, risks, audit results, and performance metrics to facility leadership.
• Provide oversight of inspector qualifications, training systems, authorizations, rosters, and quality records in partnership with the Chief Inspector.
• Oversee quality requirements related to external providers, calibration, technical data, customer requirements, and record retention.
• Review regulatory and customer changes and ensure new requirements are incorporated into facility processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Quality team.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to resolve compliance or quality concerns while maintaining the independence and authority of the Quality function.

Marginal

Job Functions:

• Knowledge of general office clerical procedures.
• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to regularly exercise sound judgment.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and compliance.
• Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.
• Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periods of time as well as reaching above shoulder heights or below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Work Location: PAG Office - Velocity Burbank

Protective Equipment

Required:

None

Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience.

• Must be Highly Motivated individual
• Must possess Excellent Organizational and Communication Skills
• Must have Data Entry Skills / computer literate
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be available to work Fulltime, M-F, Hours ranging from 7am- 5pm
• Must pass FAA/DOT Pre-Employment drug test and background screen, also will be subjected to random drug and alcohol testing.

Education/Training: A college degree in Quality, Engineering, Aviation, Business, or a related field is preferred. A…