Quality Manager
On-site · Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage the Quality Assurance program for FCA Aerospace’s Cobalt Aero Services repair and overhaul operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations (FAA designation). Oversee internal audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance; develop and implement quality and regulatory procedures with the VP/GM; train staff on compliance and audit processes; identify and mitigate risks for continuous improvement; ensure contract and station compliance; supervise inspection and nondestructive testing personnel; manage records for work orders, calibration of inspection tools, and shelf-life control; maintain manuals and regulatory documentation; establish corrective-action processes; prepare FAA submissions (337s, service difficulty reports); perform self-audits and quality-data analysis; assist in budgeting and manpower planning; and drive adherence to AS9100, ISO 9001, and related regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years in aviation leading quality team/inspectors
- Auditor qualification/certificate from recognized program (IATA, ICAO, ASQ)
- Experience in Part 145 Repair Shop
- Quality Assurance and audit process expertise including audit planning, execution, follow-up
- Familiarity with AS9100 requirements
- Experience with certifications renewals and regulatory bodies (ISO 9001, AS9110, SMS, FAA, EASA, CAAC)
- Airframe and Powerplant Certification or Repairman’s Certification
- NDT Certification (Level 2 or 3)
- Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills
- Subject to an annual vision test
- FAA/Drug/Alcohol program participation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
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