Flight Line QC Lead: FAA/AS9100 Expert, Lean Six Sigma

Leonardo; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo in the United States seeks a Senior Quality Manager for Flight Line Quality Control and Execution of Helicopter Flight Line activities. You will ensure compliance with FAA part 21, AS9100, and aerospace standards while driving zero-defect delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration across executive levels. The position focuses on safe, on-time aircraft operations through pre-flight, ground testing, and flight testing, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of management and Quality experience or Equivalent.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 QMS and FAA requirements with Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired; Green belt required; FAA A&P license or equivalent desired.

Responsibilities

• Safe and on time actions bringing production helicopters to operation, ground run, flights, acceptance & delivery to customer.
• Resource management and training to meet customer and market demand.
• Ensure compliance of Quality System with FAA guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Represents QC as the prime contact for customer delivery activities.
• Proactive planning and execution of aircraft operations, customer acceptance and delivery activity.
• Continuous improvement using DMAIC and statistical analysis to improve processes.

Skills

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

DMAIC

Statistical analysis

Job description

Leonardo in the United States seeks a Senior Quality Manager for Flight Line Quality Control and Execution of Helicopter Flight Line activities. You will ensure compliance with FAA part 21, AS9100, and aerospace standards while driving zero-defect delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration across executive levels. The position focuses on safe, on-time aircraft operations through pre-flight, ground testing, and flight testing, with a strong