Aviation Quality Backshops Manager

Dassault Falcon Jet; Arkansas; On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Dassault Falcon Jet seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee Backshops inspection activities in the United States. You will partner with production teams to advance continuous improvement and strengthen process control across the quality system.

You will manage inspection functions under POA/PAH, evaluate trends, ensure documentation and calibration of equipment, and drive adherence to FAA/EASA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Business or related field (substitution 2 years for 1 year).
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft completion production and manufacturing operations.
• Eight years of experience in aircraft manufacturing or related field, including five years as a Quality Control Supervisor or Manager.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations, guidelines and airworthiness directives.
• Strong critical thinking, logic and analytical skills.
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
• Color vision testing must be passable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inspection functions under a repair station, POA and PAH functions.
• Evaluate inspection-finding trends impacting quality of aircraft completions.
• Ensure compliance with Inspection Procedures Manual, Parts Manufacturing Manuals, and related documents.
• Write manuals, procedures and instructions to document quality system compliance.
• Provide timely information to management on status of areas under control.
• Ensure equipment is available, maintained and calibrated for nondestructive testing and tool certification.
• Document and maintain all inspection activity records.
• Prepare annual budget and advise on spending trends; recommend capital expenditures.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping requirements in responsibility areas.
• Report to VP and manage daily QC Backshops including workload and overtime.
• Establish frameworks for area managers to succeed in daily activities and talent development.
• Perform managerial duties including hiring, evaluating performance and approving leave.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Color/vision perception

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Business or related field

AS9100 familiarity/training

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dassault Falcon Jet seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee Backshops inspection activities in the United States. You will partner with production teams to advance continuous improvement and strengthen process control across the quality system.

You will manage inspection functions under POA/PAH, evaluate trends, ensure documentation and calibration of equipment, and drive adherence to FAA/EASA requirements.