Aviation Quality & Regulatory Leader

First Class Air Holdings LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

First Class Air Holdings LLC is seeking a strategic VP of Quality to serve as the senior authority on quality and regulatory matters. You will partner with executive leadership to ensure quality is integrated into business strategy, operations, and customer commitments across multiple aviation-related entities.

You will oversee FAA/EASA/CAA-compliant operations, CAPA programs, audits, and airworthiness processes, driving enterprise-wide quality improvements and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in aviation or highly regulated environments.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Safety, or related functions.
• Experience leading Quality across multiple departments, locations, or business units.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, particularly Part 145, Part 43, and Part 21.

Responsibilities

• Establish enterprise Quality standards, policies, procedures, and KPIs across the holdings group.
• Provide executive leadership and governance for quality initiatives and audits.
• Maintain an enterprise Quality Management System framework and standardized processes.
• Oversee internal, external, regulatory, customer, and third-party audits and CAPA.
• Ensure airworthiness and related regulatory documentation across repair, manufacturing, and services.

Skills

Executive leadership

Regulatory understanding

Strategic planning

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Quality, Business

Job description

First Class Air Holdings LLC is seeking a strategic VP of Quality to serve as the senior authority on quality and regulatory matters. You will partner with executive leadership to ensure quality is integrated into business strategy, operations, and customer commitments across multiple aviation-related entities.

You will oversee FAA/EASA/CAA-compliant operations, CAPA programs, audits, and airworthiness processes, driving enterprise-wide quality improvements and risk management.