Aviation Quality Assurance Leader

PHI Aviation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to lead the QA program across flight operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and industry standards. The role drives continuous improvement, audits, corrective actions, and regulatory liaison activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong aviation QA background, proven leadership, and the ability to influence safety and quality across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 5+ years in FAA Part 135/121/145 operations.
• 2+ years in a managerial Quality Assurance role in FAA Part 135/121/145 operations.
• ISO 9001/AS9110 or similar quality standard certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA program per FAA Part 135/145 and IOGP standards.
• Lead audits, inspections, and evaluations of operations, maintenance, and vendor performance.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are tracked and analyzed for trends.
• Coordinate with regulators and auditors for inspections and compliance matters.
• Provide QA training to operations and maintenance personnel and drive continuous improvement.
• Present QA trends and risk areas to PHI’s Operational Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Vendor management

Auditing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CASS

ISO 9001/AS9110

Job description

PHI Aviation is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to lead the QA program across flight operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and industry standards. The role drives continuous improvement, audits, corrective actions, and regulatory liaison activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong aviation QA background, proven leadership, and the ability to influence safety and quality across multiple teams.