Quality Manager - Helicopter Maintenance

Boeing; Holzdorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 32

Meal allowance

Pension plan

Global travel insurance

Job summary

Boeing Deutschland GmbH in Holzdorf, Germany, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA Representatives in supporting CH-47 maintenance. The role collaborates with Operations, Program Management, and customers to ensure aircraft safety and regulatory compliance.

The position is onsite, with relocation assistance available and no visa sponsorship. Candidates should have leadership experience and deep regulatory knowledge of EASA/EMAR/DEMAR frameworks, plus the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• At least one year in a leadership role or completion of Boeing's Exploring Leadership course.
• Deep knowledge of EASA/EMAR/DEMAR 145 or equivalent regulations.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance (Ü2 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and improve the QMS in line with ISO EN AS 9100/9110, 14001, 45001 and related DEMAR requirements.
• Lead Quality and Safety Teams, ensuring high-quality trainings and services.
• Plan, conduct, and review internal audits and supplier assessments to ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement AMO’s Quality Plans and programs to maintain airworthiness and training standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

English proficiency

Job description

Job Overview

Quality Manager - Helicopter Maintenance Company: Boeing Deutschland GmbH - BDG Boeing Global Services is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead Quality Assurance Representatives in support of customer requirements in Holzdorf, Germany supporting CH-47 maintenance. This is a hands‑on leadership role partnering with Operations, Program Management, and the customer to ensure aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, and mission readiness.

Hiring Details

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Relocation: This position offer relocation assistance.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the establishment, documentation, regular review and further evolution of the quality management system (QMS) in accordance with ISO EN AS 9100/9110, 14001, 45001, DEMAR 145 and further applicable requirements coming from the DEMAR regulations, taking into account the requirements of the Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE).
• Leads the Quality and Safety Teams and is responsible for the high quality of provided trainings and services.
• Perform planning, preparations and execution of internal audits and reviews, as well as supplier and external services to ensure the application of the AMO´s quality and standards.
• Establish and apply the Approved Maintenance Organization’s (AMO´s) Quality Plans and Programs, quality guided processes and procedures to maintain aircraft continuing and continued airworthiness, occurrence reporting, aircraft maintenance and servicing and related trainings.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Expert Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of EASA / EMAR regulations (Parts 145, 66, CAMO, 21) and other relevant military aviation regulations, as well as operational, occupational health, safety, and environmental protection regulations, with a willingness to familiarize yourself thoroughly if necessary.

Security Clearance

• Willingness to undergo a security clearance check (at least Ü2 level according to the German Security Clearance Act / SÜG) is strictly mandatory.

Leadership Skills & Working Style

• You are a seasoned leader with appropriate assertiveness, strong decision‑making skills, and high safety awareness. You possess excellent communication and interactive skills alongside a pragmatic "hands‑on mentality" that perfectly fits your team of 15 employees Proficiency in English Candidates must have the right to live and work in Germany.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold EU Level 2 Secret Clearance is an asset.
• Quality Management System (QMS) experience.
• Professional Experience: At least 3 years of leadership responsibility within an EASA / EMAR / DEMAR 145 or equivalent organization, ideally in a comparable management role.
• Eligibility for Approval: After start Full compliance with all prerequisites for nomination as "Form 4" personnel by the German Military Aviation Authority (LufABw).

What We Offer

• Vacation & Personal Time Off: 32 vacation days plus paid PTO for life events — recharge when it matters.
• Meal & Transport: Monthly meal allowance of €115 and € 50 transport credit through flexible apps (including Deutschland‑Ticket, any form of public transportation, e‑rollers and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e‑charges, and bike leasing) to help with daily costs, commuting and personal travel.
• Pension & Retirement: Robust pension plan and flexible contribution options to support your financial future.
• Income & Insurance Protection: Life insurance at 2x annual salary and total occupational disability cover at 1x; sick‑leave salary gap insurance to bridge social security and your pay.
• Global Travel & Medical Coverage: Business‑trip insurance with International SOS assistance and medical protection while abroad — travel with confidence.
• Career Development: Learning Together program funding degrees, MBAs, and certifications to grow your skills and career.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance and WellBeing programs for comprehensive health and mentalwellness support.
• For a full list of our benefits in Germany please check our website as these are changing regularly to match market requirements at a local level.

Conflict of Interest

• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Travel

• This position requires occasional travel to other Boeing facilities in Europe and the US.

Work Authorization

• This requisition is for a locally hired position in Germany. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in Germany. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants.

Visa Sponsorship

• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Other Information

• Language Requirements: Not Applicable
• Education: Not Applicable
• Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post‑start. See job description for details.
• Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.
• Shift: Not a Shift Worker (Germany)
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Company Commitment

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