Director of Quality

Lead and manage all quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement activities for the FAA Part 145 Repair Station, ensuring full adherence to FAA regulations, OEM standards, and internal quality management systems. Serve as the primary authority for inspection systems, audits, corrective actions, and regulatory interactions while acting as the main liaison during FAA, customer, and third-party audits. Establish and maintain inspection standards, oversee the Quality Management System, and lead the development of internal audit schedules to ensure timely resolution of findings. Review and approve corrective and preventive actions related to quality findings and audit observations. Analyze quality metrics and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and lead, mentor, and develop department personnel including inspectors and quality engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive compliance and reduce risk. Requires 8–10 years of progressive aviation quality experience within an FAA Part 145 environment and strong leadership in managing quality teams.