Quality Supervisor - Flight School Next (FSN)

Vectrus, Inc; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X seeks a Quality Supervisor to oversee inspection personnel and ensure compliance with FARs across maintenance and airworthiness processes. You will manage data accuracy, calibration, and corrective actions while serving as the primary FAA liaison and chief inspector for the program.

Ideal candidates hold an FAA A&P license, a related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and extensive aerospace inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed FAA A&P Mechanic.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Quality Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in aircraft inspection and quality control within aerospace or defense programs.
• Strong knowledge of FARs and airworthiness standards.
• Proven ability to manage inspection teams and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inspection personnel and daily quality operations to ensure FAR compliance.
• Ensure maintenance data, manuals, and technical publications are current and accessible.
• Oversee inspection processes and calibration of tools and equipment.
• Perform final airworthiness determinations before aircraft return to service.
• Manage corrective action processes and timely resolution of quality issues.
• Provide feedback to the Quality Manager on QMS improvements and compliance gaps.
• Act as Chief Inspector and FAA liaison for inspection-related matters.
• Ensure personnel are trained, qualified, and certified as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Quality Assurance, or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Quality Supervisor oversees inspection personnel and operations to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Responsibilities include ensuring maintenance data is current, overseeing inspection and tool calibration, performing final airworthiness determinations, managing corrective action processes, providing feedback to the Quality Manager on Quality Management System (QMS) improvements, acting as the Chief Inspector to the FAA, and ensuring personnel are properly trained and qualified.

This position is contingent on successful contract award to V2X.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise inspection personnel and daily quality operations to ensure compliance with FARs.
• Ensure all maintenance data, manuals, and technical publications are current and accessible.
• Oversee inspection processes and ensure proper calibration of tools and equipment.
• Perform final airworthiness determinations before aircraft return to service.
• Manage corrective action processes and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
• Provide feedback to the Quality Manager on QMS improvements and compliance gaps.
• Act as Chief Inspector and primary point of contact with the FAA for inspection-related matters.
• Ensure all inspection personnel are properly trained, qualified, and certified as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed FAA A&P Mechanic.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Quality Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in aircraft inspection and quality control within aerospace or defense programs.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and airworthiness standards.
• Proven ability to manage inspection teams and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Background:

• Experience with military aviation maintenance programs.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Inspector Authorization (IA) certification.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9101 quality standards.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.