Director Quality Assurance
About The Position
Responsible for leading the Quality Control and Assurance department supporting Part 135 maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with Air Methods policies, procedures, and all applicable FAA regulatory requirements related to workmanship, methods, and materials used in aircraft maintenance and quality procedures within Air Methods. This role is responsible for inspection personnel and provides oversight of all Part 135 inspection and quality control programs. Additional responsibilities include the development, implementation, and ongoing management of key maintenance programs such as the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP), Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS), Aircraft Records and Programs, Approved Vendor List (AVL), Aircraft Conformities, and Maintenance Control and Support (MCAS). The position plays a critical role in maintaining the airworthiness and safety standards of the fleet through robust quality system processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and 10 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous administration and quality control/assurance experience preferred
- Aviation quality control/assurance management experience required
- Must be knowledgeable of Aircraft Maintenance programs, manuals, inspection criteria and techniques.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
- Strong communication skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles
- Strong working knowledge of FAA Regulations and guidance
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Airframe and Powerplant license
- This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).
Nice To Haves
- Previous administration and quality control/assurance experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage inspection personnel and ensure oversight of the Part 135 inspection and quality control programs
- Ensure compliance with Air Method policy/procedures and FAA regulatory requirements related to workmanship, methods and materials used in maintaining Air Methods aircraft
- Ensure that workmanship, materials, and procedures related to maintaining Air Methods aircraft meet the requirements of Air Methods and Federal Aviation Administration Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP) or the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
- Manage and oversight of the approved vendor list to include Tier 1 and 2 vendor auditing, vendor approval/removals, corrective actions and quality escape programs
- Direct the operation of the aircraft tool calibration program for the maintenance organization
- Responsible for the materials receiving inspection program at the Main AMC warehouse and for the execution and compliance with the 135-material receiving, inspection and training program
- Develop and maintain departmental budget, Responsible for monitoring and managing all 135 Quality System, and CAPA items and ensuring timely follow up and closure.
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular scheduled attendance
Benefits
- For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
