QA Manager

GAL AeroStaff•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry. We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to support aviation component maintenance operations within an FAA and EASA approved Part 145 repair station environment. This role is ideal for an experienced aviation quality leader with an extensive background managing quality systems, regulatory compliance, and repair station quality operations. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing quality assurance activities and ensuring continued compliance with FAA, EASA, and applicable repair station requirements. This position provides leadership and oversight of the quality management system, regulatory compliance, audits, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives within a component maintenance environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 5+ years of experience specifically as a Quality Assurance Manager required
Extensive prior QA Manager experience within an FAA and EASA certified Part 145 repair station required
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required
Strong knowledge of FAA and EASA regulatory requirements required
Aviation MRO or component repair station quality experience required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Extensive knowledge of FAA and EASA Part 145 repair station requirements
Strong experience managing aviation quality assurance programs and quality management systems
Experience supporting FAA, EASA, customer, and third-party audits
Strong knowledge of corrective and preventive action processes
Ability to interpret and apply aviation regulations, quality manuals, and technical procedures
Experience maintaining and revising repair station quality documentation
Strong leadership and personnel management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, investigation, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively with regulatory authorities and cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aviation MRO environment

Nice To Haves

Additional aviation quality, technical, or management education preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the repair station Quality Assurance program
Ensure continued compliance with FAA and EASA Part 145 requirements
Maintain and support the repair station quality management system
Monitor compliance with applicable regulations, company procedures, and approved manuals
Conduct and oversee internal audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments
Identify quality and regulatory discrepancies and lead corrective action activities
Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure effective resolution
Support FAA, EASA, customer, and third-party audits
Maintain quality documentation, records, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Review and support revisions to quality manuals and repair station procedures
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and leadership teams regarding quality and compliance matters
Provide guidance and leadership to quality personnel
Promote continuous improvement and a strong culture of regulatory compliance
Ensure component maintenance activities meet applicable quality and airworthiness standards
Other duties as assigned