Aviation Quality & Compliance Leader

Larson Cando, INC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Career development and certified培训

Team environment

Work-life balance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Larson Cando, INC in Tamarac, FL seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA and compliance programs, ensuring airworthiness, safety, and regulatory adherence. The role drives continuous improvement across operations and oversees CAPA, audits, and manuals such as RSM, QCM, and EASA supplements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in aviation/engineering and Lean Six Sigma plus CAPA/regulatory training, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in aviation, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma, CAPA, and regulatory compliance training completed.
• Experience leading audits and achieving zero major findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance programs and ensure compliance with FAA, EASA and other regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring zero major findings and successful certification outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and manage compliance manuals, including Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and EASA supplements.
• Implement and oversee CAPA programs and Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, 8D) to reduce non-conformance and improve inspection turnaround times.
• Ensure all inspections, repairs, and overhauls meet airworthiness, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to QA inspectors and staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Oversee documentation, calibration, and traceability processes to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, inspection, and operations teams to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage compliance programs including Drug & Alcohol, Counterfeit Parts Mitigation, and OSHA safety protocols.
• Track and report quality metrics using software tools to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Training and mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (aviation/engineering)

Lean Six Sigma

CAPA training

Regulatory compliance training

Tools

QA software systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Larson Cando, INC in Tamarac, FL seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA and compliance programs, ensuring airworthiness, safety, and regulatory adherence. The role drives continuous improvement across operations and oversees CAPA, audits, and manuals such as RSM, QCM, and EASA supplements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in aviation/engineering and Lean Six Sigma plus CAPA/regulatory training, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.