Quality Assurance Manager

Aviation Jobsearch; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Safety and Quality Monitoring Manager. You will establish and maintain the safety management system in aircraft maintenance and lead quality audits. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of airworthiness regulations. This role is full-time and based in Stansted, with a commitment to safety culture and compliance.

Benefits

Fast onboarding assistance

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Industry-leading compliance support

Qualifications

• Must be acceptable to the CAA / EASA as a Form-4 postholder.
• Must have commitment to a just and safety-focused culture.
• In-depth knowledge of current airworthiness regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish meetings to appraise the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Oversee all Quality System Audits and manage audit schedules.
• Manage all non-conformities and support improvement requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Auditing techniques knowledge

Airworthiness regulations understanding

Education

Part 66 License (ideal but not essential)

Tools

Quality Management Software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Safety and Quality Monitoring Manager

Location: Stansted, London Stansted Airport, Essex, England

Employment Type: Permanent • Full time

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week

About The Role

Reporting to the General Manager and the Accountable Manager, the Safety, Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the safety management system in an aircraft maintenance environment in accordance with the requirements of the CAA and various National Regulatory bodies regarding the maintenance approvals the company holds.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish regular meetings with the Accountable Manager to appraise the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Lead and oversee all Quality System Audits in accordance with applicable regulation standards, managing internal and external audit schedules, including third party and/or customer audits.
• Oversee the management of all non-conformities, gathering corrective and preventative data to support necessary improvement requirements.
• Oversee and manage the development, documentation and implementation of in-house quality processes and procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Drive and act as a catalyst for change and continuous improvement in performance and quality across the business.
• Manage all requirements and controls for Part 145 certifying staff and applicable support staff individual authorizations.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and management.
• Monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan, unless action follow-up is addressed by the compliance monitoring function.
• Oversee and manage the development, documentation and implementation of in-house safety processes and procedures, standards, and specifications.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be acceptable to the CAA / EASA as a Form-4 postholder
• Must have a commitment to developing and driving a just and safety focused culture in the organisation
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of current airworthiness regulations, commensurate with the approvals held by the company
• Demonstrable interpersonal and leadership skills
• Qualified auditor with recognised training in auditing techniques
• Understanding of Quality Management Software; ideal, but not essential, holder of a Part 66 License

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How To Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents.

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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