QA Manager

GAL AeroStaff; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL AeroStaff in Miami is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee aviation component maintenance QA programs under FAA and EASA Part 145. This role leads audits, maintains the QMS, and drives continuous improvement across quality processes.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure airworthiness standards are met and regulatory requirements are followed, while guiding QA staff and coordinating corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience specifically as a Quality Assurance Manager required.
• Extensive QA Manager experience within FAA and EASA Part 145 repair station required.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Strong knowledge of FAA and EASA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the repair station Quality Assurance program and ensure compliance.
• Lead internal audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Maintain and improve the quality management system and documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on quality matters.
• Provide guidance to quality personnel and drive corrective actions.
• Support external audits by FAA, EASA, customers, and third parties.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Cross-functional Leadership

Regulatory Interpretation

Education

High School diploma

FAA A&P License

Aviation quality management education

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to support aviation component maintenance operations within an FAA and EASA approved Part 145 repair station environment. This role is ideal for an experienced aviation quality leader with an extensive background managing quality systems, regulatory compliance, and repair station quality operations.

Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing quality assurance activities and ensuring continued compliance with FAA, EASA, and applicable repair station requirements. This position provides leadership and oversight of the quality management system, regulatory compliance, audits, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives within a component maintenance environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the repair station Quality Assurance program
• Ensure continued compliance with FAA and EASA Part 145 requirements
• Maintain and support the repair station quality management system
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulations, company procedures, and approved manuals
• Conduct and oversee internal audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments
• Identify quality and regulatory discrepancies and lead corrective action activities
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure effective resolution
• Support FAA, EASA, customer, and third-party audits
• Maintain quality documentation, records, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Review and support revisions to quality manuals and repair station procedures
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and leadership teams regarding quality and compliance matters
• Provide guidance and leadership to quality personnel
• Promote continuous improvement and a strong culture of regulatory compliance
• Ensure component maintenance activities meet applicable quality and airworthiness standards
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership – Provides effective direction and oversight of quality assurance activities
• Regulatory Compliance – Maintains a strong understanding of FAA and EASA repair station requirements
• Communication – Communicates effectively with regulatory agencies, customers, leadership, and internal teams
• Dependability – Maintains accountability and consistent follow-through
• Initiative – Proactively identifies quality and compliance risks
• Problem Solving – Investigates discrepancies and drives effective corrective actions
• Work Quality – Maintains accuracy, attention to detail, and high-quality standards
• Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities to strengthen quality systems and operational compliance

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

High School diploma or equivalent required. Additional aviation quality, technical, or management education preferred.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience specifically as a Quality Assurance Manager required
• Extensive prior QA Manager experience within an FAA and EASA certified Part 145 repair station required
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required
• Strong knowledge of FAA and EASA regulatory requirements required
• Aviation MRO or component repair station quality experience required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of FAA and EASA Part 145 repair station requirements
• Strong experience managing aviation quality assurance programs and quality management systems
• Experience supporting FAA, EASA, customer, and third-party audits
• Strong knowledge of corrective and preventive action processes
• Ability to interpret and apply aviation regulations, quality manuals, and technical procedures
• Experience maintaining and revising repair station quality documentation
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, investigation, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively with regulatory authorities and cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aviation MRO environment