Senior Manager, Flight Line Quality Control

LEONARDO HELICOPTERS US CORPORATION • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Manager of Flight Line Quality Control is responsible for the management and execution of helicopter flight line operations within an FAA Part 21 approved Quality System. This role ensures compliance and safety, balanced with cost-effectiveness, to safely bring aircraft to pre-flight, ground test, and flight testing stages. The objective is to drive the finalization process towards delivery and acceptance, aiming for ZERO defect aircraft presented to customers. The position requires providing technical leadership, leveraging knowledge of FAA P21 requirements, AS9100, and general aerospace knowledge. Additionally, the Senior Quality Manager will focus on personnel management and development, ensuring competencies align with business and market demands, and will adopt a Continuous Improvement approach to processes while executing the business plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of management and Quality experience or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of AS9100 QMS and FAA requirements.
• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma, and a demonstrated approach to the job is a must.
• Must be a Leader and Change Agent with sound fundamentals in Quality Principles in Aerospace and Continuous Improvement.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage with partners and shareholders to find solutions, in execution and process.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage with stakeholders at Executive levels, internally, and externally including customers from the commercial and defense sectors.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired
• ASQ Certification highly desired
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License or verified military equivalent desired

Responsibilities

• Safe and on-time actions bringing Production Helicopters to Operation, Ground Run, Flights, Acceptance & Delivery to Customer
• Resource Management, deployment of resources, training and building out Competencies of resources to meet customer and market demand
• Ensure compliance of Quality System with all relevant, FAA guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Represents QC as the prime contact for customer delivery activities
• Proactive measures in the planning and execution of aircraft operations, customer Acceptance and Delivery activity
• Continuous Improvement: using methods like DMAIC, statistical analysis to understand and improve processes and contributing to the efficiency of the Flight Line Operation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior