Enterprise Quality & Regulatory Leader (VP)

First Class Air Support LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

First Class Air Support LLC in Louisville, KY seeks a VP of Quality to lead enterprise-quality strategy across FAA/EASA-certified operations, manufacturing, and aviation services. You will partner with executive leadership to embed quality into strategy, drive continuous improvement, and align with customer commitments.

You will oversee audits, CAPA, QMS, airworthiness controls, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations, ensuring effective governance and risk management at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, or Quality.
• 10+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, MRO or regulated environments.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in Quality/regulatory roles.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA/EASA/CAA and related regulations.
• Experience leading regulatory and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise quality strategy and leadership across the holdings group.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with FAA, EASA, UK CAA, OSHA and others.
• Standardize and govern Quality Management System across sites.
• Oversee audits, CAPA, containment, and corrective actions enterprise-wide.
• Ensure airworthiness controls and regulatory documentation are maintained.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to meet customer quality expectations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Airworthiness oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation/Engineering/Quality

Quality-related degree or certification

Job description

First Class Air Support LLC in Louisville, KY seeks a VP of Quality to lead enterprise-quality strategy across FAA/EASA-certified operations, manufacturing, and aviation services. You will partner with executive leadership to embed quality into strategy, drive continuous improvement, and align with customer commitments.

You will oversee audits, CAPA, QMS, airworthiness controls, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations, ensuring effective governance and risk management at the