Aviation Quality Manager - FAA & QMS Leader

Wencor Group; 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/or H

Job summary

Sherwood Aviation is seeking a qualified Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and customer requirements. The role manages QA/QC daily operations, drives continuous improvement, and coordinates with regulators and customers on quality matters.

The ideal candidate has extensive aviation quality management experience, familiarity with Part 145 Repair Stations, regulatory audits, and documentation control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Management, Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in aviation maintenance, quality assurance, quality control, or related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in an aviation maintenance or repair environment preferred.
• Experience with FAA Part 145 Repair Station strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation maintenance requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Knowledge of FAA Repair Station Manuals and quality documentation requirements.
• Experience conducting internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QMS implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 145) and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, and other quality documents.
• Ensure maintenance, repair, overhaul and inspection activities follow approved data and procedures.
• Monitor changes in aviation regulations and standards.
• Act as primary contact for FAA, regulators, customers and auditors on quality matters.
• Maintain documentation, traceability and record retention for components and maintenance.
• Direct Quality Inspectors and QA personnel.
• Oversee incoming, in-process and final inspections of components.
• Ensure inspection procedures meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Monitor conformity of components and airworthiness documentation.
• Handle nonconforming materials and disposition.
• Ensure calibration of tools and equipment per procedures.
• Review discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Confirm qualifications and training of inspection personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

A&P certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

A&P certification preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sherwood Aviation is seeking a qualified Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and customer requirements. The role manages QA/QC daily operations, drives continuous improvement, and coordinates with regulators and customers on quality matters.

The ideal candidate has extensive aviation quality management experience, familiarity with Part 145 Repair Stations, regulatory audits, and documentation control.