Aviation Quality Manager - FAA Compliance & QMS Lead

Analog Modules, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Disability & Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off: Vacation, Sick and Hol?

Job summary

Sherwood Aviation is seeking an Aviation Quality Manager to lead the QA/QC departments and maintain the QMS in compliance with FAA and customer requirements. The role reports to the Director of Quality and drives continuous improvement across repair, overhaul, and inspection activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aviation quality management, FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations, regulatory audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate's or bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Management, Engineering, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of aviation maintenance, QA, QC, or related aviation industry experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in aviation maintenance or repair environment preferred.
• Experience working in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable FAA regulations and aviation maintenance requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems.
• Knowledge of FAA Repair Station Manuals, Quality Control Manuals, and maintenance documentation requirements.
• Experience conducting internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action investigations.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and aviation maintenance or ERP Systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced aviation environment.
• A&P certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Part 145, and other regulatory requirements relevant to company operations.
• Maintain and update the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and other required quality documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance, repair, overhaul, and inspection activities are performed in accordance with approved or acceptable technical data and established company procedures.
• Monitor changes in aviation regulations and industry standards to ensure continued compliance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for FAA representatives, regulatory agencies, customers, and external auditors regarding quality-related matters.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and record retention for aircraft components and maintenance activities.
• Manage and provide direction to Quality Inspectors and other personnel assigned to the Quality Department.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aircraft components.
• Ensure inspection procedures and processes meet regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Monitor component conformity, airworthiness documentation, and maintenance records.
• Oversee the identification, documentation, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming materials and components.
• Ensure that calibrated tools and measuring equipment are maintained and controlled in accordance with company procedures.
• Review quality-related discrepancies and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure personnel performing inspections and return-to-service functions possess the required qualifications, training, and authorizations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Auditing

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

AVIATION/Engineering degree preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Quality Management Software

Job description

Sherwood Aviation is seeking an Aviation Quality Manager to lead the QA/QC departments and maintain the QMS in compliance with FAA and customer requirements. The role reports to the Director of Quality and drives continuous improvement across repair, overhaul, and inspection activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aviation quality management, FAA Part 145 Repair Station operations, regulatory audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.