Quality Assurance Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages 3 independent Quality Systems (FAA CRS/FAA PMA/AS9100) in a business that specializes in major aircraft modifications and repairs, parts manufacturing and aerospace assembly
• Currently responsible for 4 direct reports, with a potential of 8 direct reports
• Oversees and manages the creation, release, audit, finalization and fiing of work packages for all work performed under the respective Quality System
• Works with directs to generate aircraft log entries, FAA Form 337's, Form 8130-3's, and C of C's, as required, to certify the work performed
• Manages the training program and personnel training files
• Works with Certificate Management to maintain and revise Quality Manuals and supplements, as required
• Performs internal audits and works alongside Certificate Management to support external audits, ranging from customers, foreign civil aviation authorities (CAA's), and the FAAs
• Manages document control applicable to the Repair Station, FAA PMA, and AS9100
• Other responsibilities as delegated or required to ensure Repair Station quality is maintained
• Well versed in Manufacturing and Maintenace Bilaterals to ensure requirements are met for 14 CFR Part 21 parts certifications and export along with Part 145 activities on foreign registered aircraft
• Reports to the Sr. Operations Manager and the Accountable Manager, as appropriate

Qualifications and Education:

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license(s) (A&P) required
• FAA Inspector Authorization strongly preferred, but not required
• (5 ) or more years work experience at a 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station and exposure to 14 CFR Part 21 PAH or AS9100 Aerospace Manufacturing
• Experience in DCMA Flight Operation and Ground Operation procedure compliance and adherence preferred
• Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, and organized
• Solid understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, methods, techniques, and practices contained in the applicable manufacturers' maintenance and alteration documents, and other data acceptable to, or approved by, the FAA
• Ability to provide direction and receive input from others on management team
• Able to manage a team of quality personnel, working in a goal-centric environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to read and interpret technical data, repair drawings, and/or engineering drawings
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, specifically 14 CFR Part 21, 43, 65, 91, and 145
• Has experience and/or is familiar with research of aircraft historical records and logbooks

This position performs functions, or is immediately available to perform functions that are considered safety sensitive for the purpose of maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 121. Therefore, employment and continued employment with the company is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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