Aviation Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Aviation Quality Assurance Manager will oversee the coordination of activities and compliance with regulatory entities such as FAA, EASA, Military Agencies, etc. Management of Unical 145 Inc internal quality system including, but not limited to, the items listed below.

Essential Functions:

Manages and Directs the Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments.

Assure airworthiness of all aircraft articles IAW approved/acceptable tech data. (Safety Sensitive)

Coordinate with the FAA and EASA on activities requiring acceptance of the Administrator. These include, but are not limited to, implementing changes to the repair station Ops Spec, Repair Station Manuals and FAA approved training Program.

Reviewing and updating of the Repair Station Manuals and Procedures to ensure compliance regulatory requirements.

Establish a monitoring system ensuring that all Federal Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Approved and Accepted Technical Data, Service Bulletins (SB’s), Service Letters (SL’s), etc. are current when requested and controlled. Make available to Operations up-to-date technical data needed for accomplishing the necessary maintenance activities.

Establish a system that maintains records of all work performed by this Repair Station in a manner easily accessible upon request.

Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications.

Establishing a system for assessing, approving and maintaining the approved contracted maintenance function list and approved supplier list, as well as maintaining the expertise necessary to meet regulatory requirements.

Coordinate external audits of certificated sub-contractors annually, as well as external audits of non-certificated sub-contractors who perform maintenance on aircraft parts as necessary.

Provides oversight of maintenance vendor’s quality control activities and oversees initial and periodic on-site audits as necessary.

Provide guidance on matters pertaining to Quality Assurance, general operations, problems, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Investigate non-conformance root causes resulting from internal and external discrepancies, as well as issue corrective and/or preventive actions. QA Manager will ensure corrective and/or preventive actions are implemented and effective.

Oversees the Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment (IMTE) calibration system.

Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma

Must have an A&P or be eligible to receive FAA Repairman Certificate

Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of component maintenance experience at an airline or repair station, including at least 3 years of inspection experience.

Must have a thorough understanding of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, as well as inspection methods, techniques, and equipment used to determine the quality or airworthiness of an article undergoing maintenance, repair or alterations.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to read and interpret technical publications.

Must be a team player and have high attention to detail.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

In depth knowledge and understanding of FAA and EASA regulations

AS9100/ISO9001 auditor experience preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Understanding of business metrics and report preparation

Project Management experience

Expected Salary: $98,320 - $121,671 /yr.

Physical Demands: 50 lbs. or less, lifting, carrying office boxes, pushing, throwing, basic motor skills, essential functions in a work environment, climbing, reaching.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Language: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Unical Aviation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To view our policy, please click here: AAP Policy

Unical Aviation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information regarding E-Verify, please click here: E-VerifyCompany Description

The Unical group of companies supply aircraft parts and components to over 3,500 aviation customers around the globe. From our two FAA and EASA Certified Repair Stations to our engineering/manufacturing of non-OEM, FAA-approved aircraft parts, we bring 30 years of experience and capabilities across the full spectrum of the aircraft spares supply chain.

Unical Aviation headquarters relocated in Glendale, Arizona! Now is the time to become part of this newly established headquarters team, and work out of our world-class, newly built facility. Help us create, transition, and enhance our headquarters operations and functionality.

Are you excited to join a dynamic and fast-growing team? We provide competitive pay, unparalleled company benefits, and tremendous growth opportunities. Come see what it means to be part of our family.