Quality Assurance Manager
Core
Lead a team of QA inspectors to ensure operational perfection, zero-escape culture, and regulatory compliance across helicopter MRO operations including blades, dynamic component repair, and NDT.
Role type
Senior management IC Quality Assurance Manager (Aerospace MRO)
Builds
Operational quality compliance and continuous improvement for helicopter maintenance and repair services
Domain
Aerospace / Helicopter MRO / Aviation Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aerospace industry expertise, Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification, team leadership, budget management, regulatory compliance (FAA/EASA/AS9100), Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, process improvement
Preferred skills
Experience with digital documentation systems, PDCA/PPS problem-solving tools, managing $1M+ projects, international travel
Technologies
AS9100, EASA, FAA, ASNT, EN standards, electronic signature systems
Responsibilities
Provide strategic planning and goal setting for inspectors; Establish and maintain departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets; Oversee Quality Management system and internal/external audits; Lead staff career development; Manage non-conformance reports (NCs) and corrective actions; Monitor First Pass Yields and implement process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
