Quality Control Manager (AS9100)

LeoForce; Essex Center (VT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base up to $117,000 DOE

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid vacation & sick time

Ownership of quality function end-to-<

FAA/EASA/UK CAA environment

40+ years FAA-authorized operations

Job summary

LeoForce in Vermont is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the QA/QC function for a high-precision component overhaul and repair facility. You will own the quality system, drive regulatory compliance, and oversee inspection from receiving through release.

The role requires a strong background in aviation quality management, AS9100, and problem-solving with CAPA. You will manage a skilled team and partner with production and engineering to deliver safe, reliable components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aviation Technology or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in QA/QC in aviation/aerospace or regulated manufacturing; 2+ years leading a quality team.
• Strong knowledge of FAA, EASA, AS9100, ISO 9001 and aviation docs/records.
• Experience with inspection methods, precision measurement tools, non-conformance management and CAPA.
• Familiarity with PMA/DER parts and aviation components.
• Leadership skills and ability to develop a quality-focused team.
• Proficiency with QMS systems and repair/tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC activities across the overhaul/repair facility.
• Manage inspection processes from receiving to final release.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA/UKCAA and ISO standards.
• Maintain audit-ready quality docs and records.
• Develop and update quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead root cause analyses and CAPA through closure.
• Coordinate corrective actions.
• Coach and develop the QA/inspection staff.
• Review test results and disposition non-conforming material.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to reliability, turn time, and customer satisfaction.
• Train staff on quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support safety and compliance programs.

Skills

Quality management

AS9100

FAA/EASA compliance

Root cause analysis

QMS

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aviation Technology

Tools

QMS software

Inspection tools

Job description

Quality Control Manager (AS9100)

Job Details

Experience: Manager

Salary: $98,000 - $120,000 per year

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities across the component overhaul and repair facility
• Manage inspection processes for aircraft components from receiving through final acceptance and release
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and applicable international aviation regulations, plus internal quality standards
• Maintain quality documentation, records, and repair station records in audit-ready condition for regulatory audits and certification renewals
• Develop, implement, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and manual revisions
• Lead root cause analysis on non-conformances, escapes, and customer-reported issues
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through to verified closure
• Supervise, coach, and develop quality control and inspection staff, including performance oversight
• Review test and inspection results and make disposition decisions on non-conforming material
• Partner with production and engineering teams to resolve technical and workmanship issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, turn time, and customer satisfaction
• Train team members across the facility on quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support facility safety and compliance programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aviation Technology, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum 7 years of progressive quality assurance and quality control experience within aviation, aerospace, or a closely related regulated manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years leading or supervising a quality team
• Experience or strong background in regulatory and industry standards including FAA, EASA, AS9100, and ISO 9001, along with aviation documentation and record-keeping requirements
• Strong background in inspection methods, precision measurement tools, and non-conformance management, including formal root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action
• Working knowledge of aircraft components, environmental control system components, and engineered replacement parts (PMA/DER), or the technical aptitude to come up to speed quickly
• Proven ability to lead and develop a quality-focused team through coaching, training, and performance management
• Proficiency with quality management systems (QMS) and maintenance or repair tracking software, plus standard business computer applications
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in technical documentation

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a repair/overhaul facility or MRO environment
• Direct experience supporting FAA Part 145 repair station operations and audits
• Exposure to UK CAA or other international airworthiness authority requirements
• FAA A&P certificate
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, or structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC)

A bit about us:

Founded more than four decades ago and based in Essex Junction, Vermont, we are an FAA-, EASA-, and UK CAA-approved Part 145 component overhaul and repair station serving regional jet and commercial aircraft operators around the world. We overhaul and repair components across environmental control, electrical power, pneumatic, fuel, and hydraulic systems, and we've built our reputation on fast turn times, engineered repair and replacement parts programs that meaningfully lower our customers' maintenance costs, and workmanship our customers don't have to second-guess. Every technician who joins us completes full OEM factory familiarization training on the components we service, and continuing education is a standing expectation, not a perk. We're a tight, technically deep team, and we understand that behind every unit on our bench is an aircraft that needs to get back in the air safely.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $117,000 base salary (DOE) + bonus potential
• 401(k) with Company Match Up to 6%
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Ownership From Day One: Own the quality function end-to-end - QMS, audits, certifications, and the inspection team - rather than administering someone else's system
• Technical Depth: Work in an FAA/EASA/UK CAA-approved Part 145 environment with engineered parts and repair development happening in-house
• Stability: An established repair station with 30+ years of continuous FAA-authorized U.S. operations