Director of Quality - Aviation

Aviation Exteriors Louisiana, LLC ( Avex); New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Exteriors Louisiana, LLC (Avex) is seeking a highly qualified Director of Quality to lead the Quality Control, Assurance, and Safety teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the aviation sector. This leadership role involves strategic direction, management of safety systems, and responsibility for training programs, alongside direct communication with regulatory authorities.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in commercial aircraft maintenance and inspection in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Parts 5, 145, 121, 43, 91).

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality and safety culture of the company.
• Manage Quality Management System (QMS) and internal audits.
• Oversee quality control inspection program for aircraft maintenance.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Conversational Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Maintenance, Management or Engineering

Job description

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The Director of Quality is a key leadership position with management and oversight responsibility of the Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and Training Departments. The Director of Quality also serves as the focal point of contact with regulatory authorities and customers over quality, safety, airworthiness and regulatory matters.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic directions and leadership in shaping the quality and safety culture of the company
• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation are correct, complete and current, and acceptable to the regulatory authorities under whose approvals the company operates in
• Manage the Safety Management System (SMS), including leading the teams in identifying, reporting, analyzing and mitigating hazards and risks, and promoting safety through training and communication
• Assure compliance with regulatory and customers’ requirements, and with company’s policies and procedures through a comprehensive internal audits program
• Be the focal point for reports of incidents and accidents, lead investigations, formulate corrective and preventive measures, and communicate with customers, regulators and employees
• Oversee the quality control inspection program for aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts receiving and reporting, and interactions with customers and aviation authorities on regulatory and airworthiness requirements
• Ensure employees receive the training and maintain their currency required for their work
• Monitor, trend, analyze and report quality and safety performance
• Ensure all regulatory reporting, including but not limited to VDRP, SDR, SUP, Wastewater, OSHA 300 are complied with timely

Work Experience

Academic Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Maintenance, Management or Engineering, or related, preferred

Languages

- Excellent writing skills

- Conversational Spanish a plus

Experience

- Experience in commercial aircraft maintenance and inspection, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management position

- Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR Parts 5, 145, 121, 43 and 91

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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