QA Engineer Cert Sr

Textron Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking a QA Engineer Cert Sr to review and approve airworthiness for Textron Aviation products, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and internal standards. You will lead teams and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires extensive knowledge of FAA certification processes, MRB and QAB systems, and strong communication with external regulators and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5 years of directly related experience.
• In lieu of degree, aviation/related degree or A&P license with 10 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain ODA airworthiness function code(s).
• A&P Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and inspect Textron Aviation manufactured aircraft and parts to issue airworthiness approvals.
• Communicate with FAA and customers about certification status.
• Maintain knowledge of FAA regulations and compliance for certification.
• Lead team members toward a quality-focused environment.
• Manage MRB system and QAB reporting.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

A&P Certification preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

QA Engineer Cert Sr

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing reviews, evaluations, and inspections for Textron Aviation manufactured aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s) by issuing domestic and export airworthiness approvals (licenses), Authorized Release Certificates, permits and authorizations, both standard and special, as provided for and in accordance with existing ODA and Production Certificate authorizations. Responsible for developing processes and changes that result in creating a quality conscious environment which shows a reduction of defects and fosters a climate of continuous improvement. Leads, guides, and directs other team members toward achieving a quality focused environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize blueprints, specifications, reports, documents, type design information, and other engineering data and requirements to determine, verify, and assure configuration of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s).
• Communicate with FAA, internal and external customers, foreign regulatory authorities and all levels of supervision on state of condition and/or configuration of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s) for purposes of registration and/or certification.
• Have substantial knowledge of pre and post Airworthiness activities as they may affect the configuration of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s).
• Knowledgeable applicable FAA regulations, guidance, and acceptable means of compliance for certification of aircraft, aircraft parts, articles, and product(s).
• Proficiency in business applications for assigned work area(s) making decisions that are impactful to the company and its business goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of aircraft flight operations and related flight release processes and requirements for area(s) assigned.
• Possess practical working knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) system functions and activities for managing encountered conditions for non-conforming material and processes.
• Possess sufficient knowledge of defect reporting system(s), disclosure reporting requirements, and Quality Assurance Bulletin (QAB) system(s) as they relate to assigned work area(s).
• Able to assume leadership of an area with minimal disruption and interface effectively with all levels. Able to make technical, policy and resource decisions autonomously.
• Represents the organization as a specialist in contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external and internal customers.
• May be required to qualify for additional Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Function Codes as justified by business needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related technical field plus 5 years of directly related experience as listed in qualifications below
• In lieu of degree, Aviation, Business, or related technical degree and 10 years of related experience OR related aviation technology associate’s degree or A&P License and 10 years of related experience required
• Ability to obtain ODA airworthiness function code(s)
• A&P Certification preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience with projects involving a combination of Flight Releases, certification, conformity, and/or airworthiness approvals similar to those being authorized by Company, ODA, and/or FAA delegated under 14 CFR Part 183 – Representatives of the FAA Administrator.
• Additional work experience preferred in other Quality support roles of at least 6 months each. (e.g. Inspection, Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection, NDI Insp., Source Inspection, Supply Chain Management Inspection, Experimental Mfg., and/or Experimental Flight.)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with a minimum of supervision. AS9100 QMS experience, Six Sigma Training, FAA Academy training would be desirable.
• A demonstrated ability to use drawings, specifications, basic math and technical knowledge and expertise to adequately perform the necessary job duties.
• The ability to work in a team environment and to effectively communicate with peers, management, and customers.
• Possess sufficient knowledge of SAP order and planning confirmations that are applicable to flight operations or company conformity system(s) as they relate to assigned work area(s).
• Must be able to use common software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Kansas Tax Credit:

• Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/29/2026, 9:51:28 AM
Job Number: 344528