Quality Manager

Description:

The Quality Manager/Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall

management, oversight, and continuous improvement of the inspection and

quality assurance functions for Part 145 Repair Station. This position ensures all

maintenance, repairs, alterations, and inspections are performed in compliance

with FAA regulations, OEM specifications, company procedures, and

AS9100/9110 standards. The Chief Inspector serves as the principal point of

contact with the FAA and other regulatory authorities concerning inspection

activities and regulatory compliance.

General Accountabilities

• Ensure the repair station's inspection system complies with 14 CFR Part

145, company Repair Station and Quality Control Manual (RSM/QCM), and

all applicable FAA regulations.

• Manage, supervise, and direct all incoming, in-process, and final

inspections of aircraft, engines, components, and related parts.

• Reviews all company documents, records, and procedures.

• Maintain and update the RSM/QCM, inspection procedures, and related

documentation in coordination with the Accountable Manager and

Director of Maintenance.

• Ensure airworthiness determinations are properly made, documented,

and traceable.

• Maintain the repair station roster and ensure inspector qualifications,

training, and currency are documented and current.

• Coordinate internal and external AS91 00/AS911 0/ISO9001 audits to

ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications.

• Coordinate FAA and customer audits, prepare responses to findings, and

ensure timely corrective actions. Verify the use of current technical data,

including drawings, maintenance manuals, and service bulletins.

• Oversee calibration of precision measuring tools and test equipment in

accordance with company standards.

• Ensure all work orders, inspection records, and airworthiness release

documentation are properly completed and maintained.

• Manage and supervise NOT, Receiving Inspection, and Quality Control

personnel.

• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives

across all quality functions. Point of contact for customer initiated

corrective actions. Act as custodian of the company corrective action

process and sustain a higher level of knowledge related to Root Cause

Analysis (RCA) and investigatory practices to ensure adequacy in

responses and approval of responses regardless of the submitting party.

Investigate non-conformance root causes resulting from internal and

external discrepancies, as well as issue corrective and/or preventive

actions. Quality Manager will ensure corrective and/or preventive actions

are implemented and effective.

• Interface with customers, OEMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure

alignment with quality and inspection requirements.

• Oversees the internal Test, Measurement, Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE)

calibration system.

• Act as liaison with the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) for

inspection and regulatory matters.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate preferred.

• AS91 00/AS91 l 0/1509001 Lead Auditor Certification preferred.

• Minimum of l0 years of aircraft maintenance and inspection experience,

with at least 5 years in a supervisory or Chief Inspector role within a Part

145 repair station.

• In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 145 Repair Station

operations, AS9100/9110, and ITAR compliance.

• Experience with rotary-wing aircraft, particularly Bell, Sikorsky, or Airbus

helicopters (UH-1 /UH-60 experience preferred).

• Proven track record managing quality and inspection functions in an MRO

or aerospace environment.

Skills

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License (preferred).

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins,

airworthiness directives, and inspection criteria.

• Strong computer literacy with MS Office, digital inspection management

systems, and ERP platforms.

• Understanding of AS9100/9110 and ISO 9001 Quality Management

Systems.

• Familiarity with NDT methods, calibration control, and configuration

management.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical

data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Leadership presence and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Continuous improvement mindset.