Director of Quality

About the Company: We are looking for a Director of Quality that would be responsible for and will be given authority over the quality assurance / quality control function of the repair station with respect to work conducted under 14 CFR 145, EASA 145 and all applicable industry and international quality standards. Maintain the Repair Station/Quality Control Manuals, Training Program Manual, NDT Manual and EASA Supplement current. Management of the DOT/FAA Anti-Drug/Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.

About the Role: The Quality Control Director reports to the FAA Accountable Party and is responsible for the operations of the Quality Department. It will be the Quality Director’s responsibility to:

• Coordinate and distribute revisions to all controlled manuals.
• Coordinate FAA inspections as delineated by RSM & QCM.
• Respond to any request for inspection of the company’s certificate.
• Ensure that work accomplished outside the repair station’s fixed location is performed in accordance with this manual.
• Determine the final disposition of articles failing to meet the incoming inspection review.
• Ensure appropriate calibrations and checks are made on the tools and equipment used by this repair station.
• Ensure records of all calibrations and checks are kept current, and the calibrations are performed in accordance with the standards and procedures described in the Quality Manual.
• Audit all maintenance function contractors before use and maintain the results of those audits.
• Establish and maintain this repair station employment and training records.
• Perform the repair station’s “self-evaluation” to determine whether it has the housing, facilities, equipment, material, data, and trained personnel to add an article to its Capability List.
• Ensure all technical data is current.
• Gather the necessary documents and reports for final review. These documents shall include, but are not limited to, work order packages, purchase orders, training records, and calibration records.
• Responsible for maintenance of the quality system and all record keeping.
• Ensure that procedures are in place to obtain information with respect to the pertinent sections of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations and Airworthiness Directives (AD).
• Ensure that procedures for shelf life are adequate and maintained current.
• Maintain all maintenance corrective action and training policy and procedures as delineated in the QC Manual.
• At the direction of the AM, coordinate FAA inspections as delineated in this manual.
• Ensure all incoming, hidden damage, preliminary, in-process, and final inspections are performed in accordance with the policy and procedures as delineated in the QC Manual.
• Submit reports of serious defects or recurring un-airworthy conditions in accordance with the policy and procedures as delineated in the QC Manual.
• Ensure that all maintenance and inspection forms used by the repair station are complete prior to releasing articles for return to service. This is to include the FAA Form 8130-3.
• Ensure that all maintenance performed under the repair station certificate is done so in accordance current FAA regulations, manufacturer’s specifications or any other data acceptable to the FAA.
• Ensure that reports of serious defects or recurring non-airworthy conditions are submitted in accordance with the policy and procedures delineated in the QC Manual.
• Maintain the Technical Data, scrap program and procedures as delineated in the QC Manual.
• Ensure that all internal audits are performed and documented pursuant to the policies and procedures set forth in this QC Manual.
• Ensure that all corrective, preventive, and root cause actions for all audits internal and customer are taken, documented, and communicated to upper management and AM.
• Establish liaison with air carriers with respect to the applicable sections of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations when work for air carrier is to be performed.
• Ensure that personnel follow, are trained and informed of the procedures for inspecting articles for maintenance and material.
• Perform other duties and / or projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Prior to being assigned as the Director of Quality, or any person assigned technical supervisory responsibilities and being listed on the repair station roster, this repair station shall determine that the individual:

• Is appropriately certificated under FAR Part 65.
• Understands, reads and writes English.
• Has eighteen (18) months of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the work for which the repair station is rated.
• Understands the FARs, Airworthiness Directives, methods, techniques, and practices contained in the applicable manufacturers’ maintenance and alteration documents and/other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA used by the repair station.
• Has the appropriate experience, evidenced by employment history, training, certification or practical tests to perform in the supervisory position assigned.
• Once the above information has been ascertained and documented in the appropriate employment file, the person shall be listed on the repair station roster.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent or four to six years related experience and/or training.

Ability to solve problems under time constraints. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Must have strong analytical skills and be versatile as well as have healthy experience of collection and analysis of complex data, both narrative and statistical. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to handle stress and demonstrate strong problem-solving ability. The candidate should be active, self-motivated, a quick learner, and innovative. Ability to multi-task and in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to prioritize assigned work, organization skills.