Senior Aircraft Quality Assurance Lead

King Aerospace; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King Aerospace Ardmore operates as a full-time quality assurance leader, directing the Inspection Department to ensure airworthiness in compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 and ISO/AS9110 standards.

The Chief Inspector coordinates with regulatory authorities, maintains training programs, and oversees calibration, audits, and NCR reports to sustain safety and contractual obligations across multiple aircraft types.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of aviation experience across multiple aircraft types.
• At least ten (10) years of experience as a Chief Inspector or Quality Supervisor in heavy maintenance, modification, and repair.
• Must meet FAA qualification requirements for Chief Inspector under 14 CFR Part 145.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Quality Assurance personnel and oversee the Inspection Department.
• Ensure compliance with RSQCM, TPM, Operations Manual, and ISO/AS9110 requirements.
• Represent inspection practices to regulatory authorities and maintain regulatory independence from production.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

FAA Part 145

Quality Assurance

Communication skills

Auditing

Supervision

NIST traceability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

15 years aviation experience

10+ years as Chief Inspector/QA supervisor

FAA Part 145 qualification

Tools

MISA

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

King Aerospace Ardmore operates as a full-time quality assurance leader, directing the Inspection Department to ensure airworthiness in compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 and ISO/AS9110 standards.

The Chief Inspector coordinates with regulatory authorities, maintains training programs, and oversees calibration, audits, and NCR reports to sustain safety and contractual obligations across multiple aircraft types.