Aviation Quality Director Part - Director

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading quality activities across the IFC product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aviation industry standards and regulations. The role works closely with Aircraft Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable IFC systems that meet or exceed customer and regulatory expectations.

• Stay up to date with aviation regulations and certification requirements
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance in engineering principles and aviation‑specific knowledge
• Ensure the airworthiness of aircraft IFC systems in development and in service
• Direct oversight of all Aero Quality personnel
• Establish an FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) from inception to FAA approval
• Serve as FAA PMA ODA Administrator within Hughes ODA
• Assist the VP Aviation Engineering, Certification, and Quality to establish an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ODA from inception to FAA approval
• Serve as back‑up FAA STC ODA Administrator
• Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program for IFC systems, ensuring compliance with all safety, regulatory requirements, and performance standards
• Ensure all aircraft certification practices adhere to governing regulations
• Act as primary FAA and other CAA regulatory interface for Part 21 and Part 145 matters
• Design, develop, implement and oversee FAA Part 21 part manufacturing quality system
• Design, develop, implement and oversee FAA Part 145 repair station quality system
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for any engineering defects or failures in IFC systems, driving continuous improvement
• Develop and enforce quality control processes, ensuring that all engineering and certification activities are executed with precision and integrity
• Ensure robust documentation, traceability, and validation of IFEC systems throughout their lifecycle

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
• 15 years of experience in aircraft certification, delivery, and maintenance
• 10 years in a leadership role focusing on IFEC systems, certification, and quality
• Prior experience reviewing and authoring company manuals and processes related to aviation certification, manufacturing, and repair
• Prior experience as an FAA DAR, and/or ODA Insp UM with a stellar record
• Prior experience managing cross‑functional teams and driving large, complex projects from concept to certification and deployment

• In-depth knowledge of aviation certification processes (FAA, EASA, and other international authorities), including safety regulations, airworthiness requirements, and aircraft system integration
• In-depth knowledge of FAA Part 21, Part 121, and Part 145 regulations and operations
• FAA DAR
• Part 25 Certification Engineering experience
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience with QMS software, SAP, Jira, and quality analytics tools
• Familiarity with IFC systems, avionics, or connected aircraft technologies is a plus
• FAA PMA ODA Training
• FAA STC ODA Training

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Compensation: $ per year – $ per year.

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Echo Star will accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs of employees unless such accommodations would constitute an undue hardship and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

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