Quality Manager - Helicopter Maintenance (m/f/d)

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 vacation days

Meal allowance €115 + transport credit

Pension plan

Life insurance 2x annual salary

Global travel & medical coverage

Learning & development programs

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Boeing Global Services in Holzdorf, Germany, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA Representatives in support of CH-47 maintenance, ensuring aircraft safety and regulatory compliance on site.

You will partner with Operations, Program Management, and the customer to drive QMS improvements, audits, and training, while maintaining high safety standards and a hands-on leadership style over a 15-member team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a leadership role or completion of Boeing leadership program.
• Deep knowledge of EASA/EMAR regulations and related safety/environmental regs.
• Willingness to undergo security clearance (Ü2 at least).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain QMS per ISO EN AS 9100/9110, 14001, 45001 and MOE requirements.
• Lead Quality and Safety Teams; ensure high-quality trainings and services.
• Plan, execute internal audits, supplier audits, and reviews to ensure conformance to AMO quality standards.
• Develop and apply AMO quality plans and processes for continuing airworthiness and related trainings.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

QMS familiarity

ISO 9001/AS 9100 knowledge

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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 (Required skills/experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functionalproject/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 (Desired Skills & Experience):

• 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 you:

• 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,commutingand 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 SOSassistanceand 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 andWellBeingprograms for comprehensive health andmentalwellnesssupport

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 30, 2026

Export Control Details:

Non – US based job

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Germany).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.