Aircraft Quality Engineering Lead — Associate Manager

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Associate Manager, Quality Engineering to lead QA personnel for the OA-1K Sky Raider II aircraft program at Davis-Monthan AFB. You will implement quality plans, supervise QA staff, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with manufacturer, company, and FAA standards. Requires DoD clearance and U.S.

citizenship. The role involves day and night shifts, potential travel, and deployment readiness, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience as practicing FAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant).
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Aircraft Quality Control/Assurance.
• Minimum 6 months supervisory/management experience.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Must meet all physical requirements associated with deployment OCONUS and CRC.
• Current civilian driver license with ability to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to all QA personnel at Davis-Monthan AFB.
• Report to the Program QA Manager on quality operations, performance metrics, and program compliance.
• Implement and maintain program quality plans, programs, and procedures for OA-1K aircraft maintenance operations.
• Ensure that maintenance actions and procedures conform to established manufacturer, L3 Harris, and FAA regulatory standards.
• Review, analyze, and report on quality and safety discrepancies related to aircraft maintenance action processes.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

QA leadership

Aircraft QA

DoD security clearance

FAA A&P

US citizen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years experience

Graduate Degree + 4 years

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Associate Manager, Quality Engineering to lead QA personnel for the OA-1K Sky Raider II aircraft program at Davis-Monthan AFB. You will implement quality plans, supervise QA staff, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with manufacturer, company, and FAA standards. Requires DoD clearance and U.S.

citizenship. The role involves day and night shifts, potential travel, and deployment readiness, with a strong emphasis on