Senior Manager, Quality

The Senior Manager of Quality Control is responsible to establish and maintain quality and safety measures that will ensure safe operation of aircraft returned to service by AAC Part 145 Repair Station. He/she will also ensure that personnel safety is maintained as the highest priority and that the necessary training activity is carried out as required by the FAA and Repair Station Manuals.

Additionally, responsibility includes implementation of and adherence to a system that ensures a quality of workmanship that our customers demand and expect. Management includes oversight and development of Quality Control Inspectors and Administrative personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

% of

Time

1.

Communication and leadership of QC team that promotes positive attitudes, team effort,

Productivity, loyalty and quality improvements. Able to communicate concerns, needs and recommendations to management

10

2.

Represents QC Department as prime contact with FAA during routine visits and audits, and with customer deliveries/maintenance

10

3.

Timely and routine updates of Repair Station Manuals covering FAA, EASA, TCCA and sustained

EASA internal audit compliance

10

4.

Direct interface with Repair Station PRT to ensure the expected level of training is maintained,

OJT Training is conducted and Remedial Training measures are put in place when required.

10

5.

Actively participate with other managers within department and AWPC to identify and resolve problems related to successful Part 145 operations

10

6.

Organizing and planning of DAR activity as it relates to aircraft schedules

10

7.

Oversight of tool calibration and shelf life requirements

10

8.

Oversight of qualified vendors used by the Repair Station for repair of parts and outsourced aircraft maintenance.

10

9.

Ensure compliance or P145 Quality & safety system with all relevant FAA guidelines, processes, procedures and policies

10

10.

Hire, develop and retain supervisory staff

10

TOTAL:

100%

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent considered, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

5 years QC Inspector, 10 years in supervisory or management role in FAA Part 145 Repair

Station, rotorcraft experience a plus

Competencies & Attributes

Computer skills in MS Office, read schematics and prints, organizational skills, detail

oriented and able to multi-task, able to work with customers. SAP knowledge a plus.

Licensure/Certification

A&P Certificate required, IA Certificate a plus