Aviation Quality Assurance Manager - FAA Regs & Audits

PHI Aviation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation in Lafayette, LA seeks a Manager of Quality Assurance to develop and maintain a comprehensive QA program ensuring FAA Part 135/145 compliance and adherence to industry standards. You will lead audits, drive corrective actions, and maintain regulatory liaison with authorities and auditors.

The ideal candidate has aviation QA leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a record of improving safety and quality in flight operations and maintenance environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in FAA Part 135/121/145 operations.
• ISO 9001/AS9110 or equivalent quality standard certification.
• Experience developing and tracking QA KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• FAA CASS familiarity preferred
• Leadership and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the QA program per FAA Part 135/145 and IOGP standards.
• Lead audits, inspections, and investigations of operations and maintenance.
• Ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented and tracked.
• Coordinate with regulators and external auditors; communicate findings.

Skills

Aviation quality management

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ISO 9001/AS9110 certification

Job description

PHI Aviation in Lafayette, LA seeks a Manager of Quality Assurance to develop and maintain a comprehensive QA program ensuring FAA Part 135/145 compliance and adherence to industry standards. You will lead audits, drive corrective actions, and maintain regulatory liaison with authorities and auditors.

The ideal candidate has aviation QA leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a record of improving safety and quality in flight operations and maintenance environments.