Quality Control Manager (AS9100)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match Up To 6%

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and DIS

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Ownership From Day One: Lead quality

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Quality Control Manager (AS9100) in a Vermont-based FAA/EASA/UK CAA-approved repair facility. You will lead QA/QC across overhaul and repair operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, rigorous documentation, and CAPA driven improvements.

The role demands 7+ years in aviation QA/QC, a Bachelor-level engineering or related degree, and strong leadership to develop a high-performance team while maintaining audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aviation Technology, or related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum 7 years of progressive QA/QC in aviation, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing
• Experience with FAA, EASA, AS9100, ISO 9001 standards and aviation documentation

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA and QC across overhaul and repair facility
• Manage inspection processes from receiving to final release
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and internal quality standards
• Maintain audit-ready quality documentation and records
• Develop and update quality procedures and work instructions
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA processes
• Coach and develop QC staff and ensure performance oversight
• Review test results and disposition non-conforming material
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve issues
• Drive continuous improvement for reliability and turn times
• Train staff on standards and regulatory requirements
• Support facility safety and compliance programs

Skills

Engineering leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Quality Control Manager (AS9100)

6974613

2 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Manager

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

Job Details

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

Needed

• 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

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