Senior Aircraft QA Leader: QMS, Audits & CAPA

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aircraft Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control programs in East London. This senior role establishes robust QMS across maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations and ensures compliance with national and international aviation regulations.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee audits and CAPA, and interface with regulatory authorities while fostering a strong quality culture and ensuring safe, reliable aircraft operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, aviation management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in QA/QC within aviation MRO.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regs and quality mgmt principles (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Proven track record developing and managing a comprehensive QMS.
• Strong leadership, auditing, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the QMS for aviation MRO operations.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee investigation of quality deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints; implement CAPA.
• Lead and mentor the Quality Assurance team; promote vigilance and excellence.
• Interface with regulatory authorities during audits and inspections.
• Monitor quality metrics and report performance and risks to senior management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

QMS Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QMS Software

Audit Tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aircraft Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control programs in East London. This senior role establishes robust QMS across maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations and ensures compliance with national and international aviation regulations.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee audits and CAPA, and interface with regulatory authorities while fostering a strong quality culture and ensuring safe, reliable aircraft operations.