Aircraft Quality Assurance Manager - Internal Only

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

7d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Quality Assurance and Compliance is responsible for the overall operation of the Quality Assurance Department for the UND Aerospace FAA Part 145 Repair Station and has final authority for releasing aircraft airframes, engines, propellers, appliances, and components or parts to service. The role directs, plans, and establishes inspection standards, methods, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable CFRs, manufacturer specifications, and recommendations. As the FAA Designated Quality Assurance Manager for UND Aerospace and UND Aerospace Foundation repair stations, the position oversees quality assurance and regulatory compliance for a fleet of more than 140 airplanes and helicopters. It supervises Quality Assurance Department personnel and oversees the work and compliance of more than 20 maintenance technicians. The manager also liaises with manufacturers, vendors, the FAA, satellite operations, and maintenance providers, supervises electronic maintenance records, and holds final authority for incoming aircraft-parts inspection. This position is open to internal candidates only and is based onsite at the Grand Forks, North Dakota campus. The listed salary is $85,000+ annually, and the position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance or equivalent education and/or experience.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
Eight years of experience as a certified A&P technician working in general aviation.
Three years of experience with an Inspection Authorization certificate.
Meet the currency requirement of FAR Part 65.83.
Successfully complete a Criminal History Background Check.
Advanced understanding of aviation maintenance procedures and techniques.
Ability to read, understand, and follow technical publications, electrical schematics, troubleshooting charts, and aviation technical data.
Ability to operate diagnostic equipment and analyze data.
Competence operating specialty aircraft-maintenance equipment and performing hands-on work.
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Positive leadership skills.
Ability to lift or move bulky or heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Attention to detail.
Computer skills.
High level of mechanical aptitude.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or a related field.
Three years of experience working in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
Experience designated as a Quality Control Manager for an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
Experience working on Piper single- and multi-engine aircraft, Cessna single-engine aircraft, and rotary-wing aircraft.
FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School education.

Responsibilities

Serve as FAA Designated Quality Assurance Manager for the UND Aerospace FAA Repair Station OG5R092N and UND Aerospace Foundation Repair Station OG5D092N.
Maintain the highest quality of workmanship and professionalism to provide students and customers with safe aircraft.
Supervise, assist, and direct personnel assigned to the Quality Assurance Department.
Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance for the UND Aerospace fleet of 140+ airplanes and helicopters.
Ensure aircraft inspections are properly performed and that repair station inspection records, reports, and forms are completed.
Maintain continuity of inspection responsibility when personnel shifts or assignments change.
Oversee compliance for FAA-approved STC installations, FAA Form 337 major repairs and alterations, and FAA-approved field approvals.
Authorize qualified inspectors, issue Quality Control stamps, and maintain and secure the authorized-inspection-personnel roster and inspection-stamp control log.
Supervise preliminary, in-progress, hidden-damage, and approval-for-return-to-service inspections of products maintained under the FAA-approved Part 145 Repair Station.
Research and comply with FAA Airworthiness Directives, manufacturer Service Bulletins and Service Letters, and applicable regulations.
Supervise scheduled airplane and helicopter inspections in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, federal aviation regulations, and UND Aerospace maintenance policies and procedures.
Determine component life limits and inspection intervals, and determine appropriate component and part applications.
Maintain current files of pertinent CFRs, specifications, type-certification sheets, and airworthiness directives.
Ensure parts and components removed from aircraft are tagged and identified in accordance with the Part 145 Repair Station Manual.
Oversee aircraft return-to-service procedures following FAR 91.213(d) deferrals and Part 91 MEL procedures.
Ensure periodic checks are performed on specialized inspection tools and calibrated precision test equipment.
Attend and promote UND Aerospace and its Maintenance Department at open houses, training sessions, planning activities, student events, and family weekends.
In the Director of Maintenance’s absence, be available for aircraft incidents, accidents, and other emergencies requiring maintenance-department assistance.
Oversee maintenance technicians’ compliance with FAA regulations, operating procedures, and manufacturer guidelines during aircraft maintenance and repair work.
Liaise with aircraft manufacturers, vendors, FAA personnel, UND satellite operations, and maintenance providers regarding repairs, modifications, improvements, safety matters, and maintenance.
Initiate written and verbal contact with manufacturers and satellite maintenance providers to procure repairs, modifications, and improvements that enhance aircraft reliability and efficiency.
Represent UND Aerospace in discussions with manufacturers regarding product improvement, repair methods, and correction of safety or hazard concerns.
Complete and file FAA Malfunction and Defect reports when a part or product fails.
Maintain a professional working relationship with local FAA Principal Maintenance Inspectors and coordinate repair-station changes, updates, and concerns with them.
Monitor maintenance performed on UND aircraft at satellite operations.
Supervise electronic record entry and ensure accurate, timely data entry for FAA compliance.
Review work orders for signatures, inspector stamps, dates, and proper return-to-service statements in accordance with CFR 43 and Part 145 requirements.
Ensure work orders are organized, filed numerically, and safely stored as required by the Part 145 Repair Station.
Account for open work orders monthly to ensure labor-hour accountability and ensure parts are requisitioned to the correct work-order items.
Conduct preliminary, hidden-damage, in-progress, and final inspections of aircraft articles purchased by the repair station and record results as required by the Part 145 Repair Station Manual.
Complete final acceptance of incoming aircraft materials, including new parts and supplies, and assess the airworthiness of articles worked on outside the repair station.
Identify non-approved, condemned, or unairworthy parts and determine the disposition of parts removed from aircraft.