• Lead the professional growth of the Quality Organization by improving processes and personnel consistent with the Leadership Model.  

• Be thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations in 14 CFR 135, 145 and with the inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of the article on which maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations are being performed. 

• Ensure that all maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations are properly performed on all repair station work and that all records are properly executed prior to releasing the aircraft for service return. 

• Leads and participates in the business unit quality audit and corrective action process by providing training, facilitation, recommendations, and leadership, as required, to achieve optimal results. Assists external auditors from various quality associations. Monitors, reviews, and conducts sub-contractor audits in liaison with supplier development. 

• Ensures proper procedures are performed on all completed work before it is released to service. Completes all inspection and maintenance records, reports, and forms required before authorized release. 

• Ensure reports of Identification of Unairworthy Conditions (SDRs and SUPs) are captured and reported as required by the FAA, the customer, and the Aircraft Business Units. 

• Maintain and administer FAA guidance, Advisory Circulars (ACs), regulations, AD’s, and EASA regulations. 

• Monitor the internal audit and surveillance of required programs mandated by all regulatory agencies. Ensure provisions are implemented to correct any discrepancies reported. 

• Maintain and update policies and procedures related to tool calibration, technical data, shelf-life, and scrap parts programs. 

• Oversee Training requirements and ensure employee training records are maintained up to date and current. Maintain the master list and control of inspection stamps and maintain a current roster of authorized Supervisory and Inspection Personnel. 

• Writes QA process and inspection procedures and maintains databases for document control and corrective actions.  

• Meets quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.  

• Constantly assess and adapt concepts and practices to enhance the quality of the product, process, and workplace.  

• Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production, documenting evidence, determining operational and performance qualifications, and writing and updating quality assurance procedures.  

• Quality Management System (QMS): Maintain certification and compliance efforts for 14CFR PART145. 

• Provide managerial and technical oversight and effectively interact with regulatory and business partners to enhance and improve business and regulatory relationships.  

• Oversight of Quality Inspection, Designated Inspection and ensure efficiency and effectiveness.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

• Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems. 

• Thorough knowledge of quality policies, procedures, and all related technical data required.  

• Customer service-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

• Fosters trust, confidence, and followership across the business unit.  

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize resources to meet time-bound deliverables. 

• Ability to solve problems and make decisions where there are clearly defined objectives and functional direction.  

• Ability to multitask and manage/oversee multiple projects at one time. 

Education and Experience Requirements:  

• High School/GED and a minimum of 10 years of general aviation, turboprop aviation, and quality control management experience. 

• A&P License. 

• IA Authorization. 

• Expert knowledge in FARs. 

• In-depth knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations and requirements pertaining to Part 145, 91, and 135 operations. 

• Working knowledge of maintenance planning/production control and repair services in a Part 145 environment. 

• Proficiency with production ERP Systems (e.g., SAP). 

• Proficiency with maintenance software programs (e.g., CAMP).  

• Familiarity with the import and export process of the aircraft.  

• Experienced in managing and maintaining a Quality Management System  

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.