Flight Line Quality Leader - FAA/AS9100 Expert

LEONARDO HELICOPTERS US CORPORATION; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for Flight Line to lead quality control across the helicopter flight line, ensuring compliance with FAA P21 requirements and AS9100. You will drive zero-defect execution from pre-flight through delivery, while mentoring teams and aligning with the VP Manufacturing.

The role emphasizes leadership and continuous improvement through DMAIC and statistical methods, collaborating with customers from both commercial and defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Management, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of management and quality experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 QMS and FAA requirements.
• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Ability to engage with partners and stakeholders at executive levels.
• ASQ Certification desirable; FAA A&P license or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safe and on-time actions bringing Production Helicopters to Operation, Ground Run, Flights, Acceptance & Delivery to Customer.
• Resource management, deployment of resources and training to meet demand.
• Ensure compliance of Quality System with FAA guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Represents QC as the prime contact for customer delivery activities.
• Proactive measures in planning and execution of aircraft operations, customer acceptance and delivery activity.
• Continuous Improvement using DMAIC and statistical analysis to improve flight line processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

FAA P21 knowledge

AS9100

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Management, or related

Tools

DMAIC

Statistical analysis

Job description

Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for Flight Line to lead quality control across the helicopter flight line, ensuring compliance with FAA P21 requirements and AS9100. You will drive zero-defect execution from pre-flight through delivery, while mentoring teams and aligning with the VP Manufacturing.

The role emphasizes leadership and continuous improvement through DMAIC and statistical methods, collaborating with customers from both commercial and defense