Aviation Quality Supervisor: Lead Inspection & Compliance

SETNIX LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Setnix, a Setna iO company, is an FAA-, EASA-, and UK CAA-certified repair station based in Tempe, Arizona. We are seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Quality and Inspection functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and approved technical data.

You will supervise Quality personnel, coordinate audits, drive continuous improvement, and maintain traceability for aircraft components while collaborating with Production, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Previous Quality, Inspection, or supervisory experience within aviation, aerospace, MRO, aircraft maintenance, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of aviation quality and inspection requirements.
• Experience working within an FAA-certified repair station is required.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements is required.
• Experience with aircraft engines, APUs, engine components, or component repair and overhaul preferred.
• Knowledge of technical documentation, inspection processes, quality systems, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees and coordinate priorities in a fast-paced repair station environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of Quality personnel and provide guidance and support to the team.
• Ensure inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities comply with FAA, customer, and company requirements.
• Ensure inspectors and production personnel follow approved procedures, manuals, work instructions, and technical data.
• Review inspection and maintenance documentation for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor the proper use of manufacturer manuals, specifications, drawings, customer documentation, and other approved technical data.
• Assist with maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and quality procedures.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and assist with addressing audit findings.
• Identify quality concerns, nonconformances, and process deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with the appropriate departments.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability are maintained for aircraft and engine components, materials, inspections, repairs, and overhaul activities.
• Monitor calibration status and proper use of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees regarding inspection procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor employee performance and ensure assigned Quality responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with ensuring aircraft and engine components meet applicable airworthiness, regulatory, customer, and company requirements prior to approval or release.
• Maintain quality records in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Escalate significant quality or compliance concerns to leadership as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality supervision

Aviation quality

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Setnix, a Setna iO company, is an FAA-, EASA-, and UK CAA-certified repair station based in Tempe, Arizona. We are seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Quality and Inspection functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and approved technical data.

You will supervise Quality personnel, coordinate audits, drive continuous improvement, and maintain traceability for aircraft components while collaborating with Production, Engineering,