Aviation Quality Director: FAA-Ready QMS Leader

AAR Corp; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Professional development

Job summary

AAR Corp. seeks a Director of Quality to lead the strategic quality management across engineering, manufacturing, modifications, and repair activities, ensuring FAA compliance and ODA alignment. You will interface with FAA, customers, and auditors while driving safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will establish quality policies, drive metrics, lead corrective actions, and oversee MRB processes, working with cross-functional leaders to embed quality into all programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Operations, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years aviation quality, manufacturing, certification, or regulatory compliance experience.
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience managing quality organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience interfacing with the FAA on Part 21, Part 145, PAH, etc.
• Strong knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 43, 45, 145, 183.
• Experience with FAA-regulated manufacturing/modification/repair quality systems.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO quality systems and auditing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System for FAA regs, ODA requirements, and customer standards.
• Develop and improve quality policies, procedures, and metrics.
• Lead QA and inspection activities including receiving, in-process, and final inspection.
• Interface with FAA, customers, auditors, and regulators for audits and CAPA closure.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
• Oversee MRB disposition and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Develop quality dashboards and reporting for accountability.
• Build and lead a high-performing quality organization.
• Manage resources, budgets, and capital for quality objectives.
• Ensure trained and qualified inspection personnel.
• Foster compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic initiatives and certifications.

Skills

Quality leadership

FAA interfacing

14 CFR knowledge

AS9100/ISO

Root cause analysis

Communication

ERP systems

Documentation

Travel ability

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/related field

10+ years aviation quality experience

5+ years leadership experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management tools

Job description

AAR Corp. seeks a Director of Quality to lead the strategic quality management across engineering, manufacturing, modifications, and repair activities, ensuring FAA compliance and ODA alignment. You will interface with FAA, customers, and auditors while driving safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will establish quality policies, drive metrics, lead corrective actions, and oversee MRB processes, working with cross-functional leaders to embed quality into all programs.