Director of Quality, Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Director Of Quality
Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a company based in Miami, FL, who is actively searching for an experienced Director of Quality to work onsite for an opportunity starting at $115K, flexible, based on experience and credentials. This senior leadership position oversees the entire quality organization of an FAA Part 145 repair station specializing in commercial aircraft components, with both the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions reporting into it.
The role demands deep regulatory expertise, strong leadership range, and a background in Airbus and Boeing landing gear overhaul environments.
Requirements of the Director of Quality:
- 12 or more years of quality leadership experience within FAA Part 145 repair station environments
- Prior success directing both quality assurance and quality control teams, including manager-level direct reports
- Commercial aircraft landing gear experience with Airbus and Boeing platforms required
- Expert-level knowledge of FAA regulations, with familiarity with EASA and CAA requirements strongly preferred
- Extensive audit leadership experience covering regulatory, customer, and internal audits
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preferred
- Background with AS9100 or ISO quality systems is a plus
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and technical writing abilities
Responsibilities of the Director of Quality:
- Provide strategic direction for the full quality organization, including QA and QC managers and their teams
- Own the company's quality management system, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance at all times
- Serve as the senior quality liaison for FAA, EASA, CAA, and customer audits and findings
- Establish quality KPIs, reporting cadences, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
- Guide CAPA programs, root cause investigations, and resolution of quality escapes
- Partner with operations leadership to embed quality into production workflows
- Develop inspector and quality staff training, competency, and succession programs
- Support as needed
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