Aviation Quality Assurance Leader (FAA Part 135/145)

PHI Aviation, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation, LLC is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to develop and maintain a comprehensive QA program ensuring compliance with FAA Part 135/145, IOGP standards, and company policies. The role leads audits, inspections, and vendor performance evaluations while driving corrective actions and data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate has aviation quality systems experience across flight operations and maintenance, with strong leadership and communication skills to influence safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FAA Part 135/121/145 operations.
• Experience leading QA in flight operations and aircraft maintenance.
• ISO 9001/AS9110 certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Assurance Program per FAA Part 135/145 and IOGP standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and vendor evaluations.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions; track quality issues.
• Coordinate with customers and regulators during inspections and investigations.
• Manage QA documentation, training records, and audit reports.
• Oversee QA training for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Provide QA trends to leadership and communicate gaps with concrete actions.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Quality metrics

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ISO 9001/AS9110 certification

Tools

CASS

Job description

PHI Aviation, LLC is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to develop and maintain a comprehensive QA program ensuring compliance with FAA Part 135/145, IOGP standards, and company policies. The role leads audits, inspections, and vendor performance evaluations while driving corrective actions and data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate has aviation quality systems experience across flight operations and maintenance, with strong leadership and communication skills to influence safety