Lead Quality Manager – Aerospace Flight Test & Compliance

Airbus; La Teste-de-Buch; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus UpNext SAS in France seeks an experienced Quality Operational Manager for conversion and flight test campaigns. You will own the Quality Plan, manage configurations, and lead audits with authorities to ensure safety and compliance.

Based in Cazaux near Bordeaux, the role collaborates across MAP, Aircraft Manager, and Airbus teams. Expect minimum 10 years in QA, strong safety orientation, and hands-on execution of PPAP-like workflows.

Qualifications

• Aircraft knowledge and 10+ years' experience as Quality Operational Manager in conversion and flight test campaigns.
• Knowledge of quality methodologies such as Lean or PPS is a plus.
• Experience with FTI and GTR processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the Quality Plan and Configuration Management Plan.
• Audit planning and execution across the program teams.
• Support Permit to Fly audits and liaise with authorities.
• Ensure quality processes during ground tests and flight tests.
• Serve as quality representative at Final Assembly Line in Cazaux.
• Lead deviation/concession management and closure in ALB tool.
• Support Aircraft Manager and daily operations; participate in reviews.
• Promote safety and Plan de Prevention adherence.

Skills

Aircraft knowledge

Quality operational management

Flight test campaign experience

Safety focus

Tools

Lean methodology

PPS

GTR process knowledge

Job description

Airbus UpNext SAS in France seeks an experienced Quality Operational Manager for conversion and flight test campaigns. You will own the Quality Plan, manage configurations, and lead audits with authorities to ensure safety and compliance.

Based in Cazaux near Bordeaux, the role collaborates across MAP, Aircraft Manager, and Airbus teams. Expect minimum 10 years in QA, strong safety orientation, and hands-on execution of PPAP-like workflows.