Director of Quality, Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear
$115,000–$115,000 year
On-siteMiami Lakes, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Provide strategic direction for the full quality organization, including QA and QC managers. Own the company's quality management system, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance at all times. Serve as the senior quality liaison for FAA, EASA, CAA, and customer audits and findings. Establish quality KPIs, reporting cadences, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Guide CAPA programs, root cause investigations, and resolution of quality escapes. Partner with operations leadership to embed quality into production workflows. Develop inspector and quality staff training, competency, and succession programs. This senior leadership position oversees the entire quality organization of an FAA Part 145 repair station specializing in commercial aircraft components, with both QA and QC functions reporting into it.
Required Qualifications
- 12 or more years of quality leadership experience within FAA Part 145 repair station environments
- Prior success directing both quality assurance and quality control teams, including manager-level direct reports
- Commercial aircraft landing gear experience with Airbus and Boeing platforms required
- Expert-level knowledge of FAA regulations
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and technical writing abilities
Desired Qualifications
- familiarity with EASA and CAA requirements strongly preferred
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preferred
- Background with AS9100 or ISO quality systems is a plus
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