What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality position at Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc?
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY
Located in Wichita, Kansas, Aerospace Turbine Rotables (AeTR) is an FAA certified repair station which overhauls and repairs landing gear, hydraulic components, actuators, hydrostatic components, and aircraft lighting components. AeTR is part of the First Aviation Services Inc., a leading aerospace component maintenance and repair company headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, serving the corporate, military and airline aviation industry worldwide.
First Aviation’s other operating subsidiaries are Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Aviation Blade Services Inc. in Kissimmee, Florida, Evōlution Aerospace, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, Master Support, Inc. in Kissimmee, Florida, and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. See www.firstaviation.com for more details.
As our company has grown and evolved, our values have remained consistently focused on quality, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. Today, our company and its employees are more committed than ever to the pursuit of excellence in the products and services that we provide to our customers.
Job Description
Seeking a Director of Quality to manage and ensure high quality and efficiency in daily work operations while maintaining safety regulations and requirements.
Responsibilities:
Direct of Quality will ensure compliance with and oversight of all applicable certifications:
o FAA 145 Repair Station
o EASA Part 145
o AS9110 quality system
o ITAR
o DOT (PHMSA)
o FAA Part 21
o FAA Product Approval Holder (PAH)
- Liaise with the relevant regulatory bodies including FAA
- Budgetary responsibility with accountability to the VP/GM and Controller.
- Responsibility for organizing and executing inside and outside audits.
- Maintain AeTR’s Repair Station and Fabrication Quality Control Manuals
- Responsible for CAR and Warranty programs.
- Ensure all employees comply with the relevant quality system manuals.
- Develop KPI’s to monitor all aspects of the quality system – provide monthly feedback to management team & host Annual Management Review.
- Drive continuous improvement of the quality system
- Develop and implement robust training programs for all aspects of the quality system
- Maintain the approved supplier list
Requirements:
At least 10 years of component repair and overhaul experience.
-3-5 years of quality management or similar within an aerospace repair station or manufacturing environment.
-FAA A&P certification – Preferred
-Meet hiring requirements, including drug screen and background check.
-Must have a strong understanding of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, inspection methods and equipment used to determine airworthiness including reviewing and interpreting both FAA and Military maintenance manuals
-Strong problem-solving skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Proficient in all MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
-Must meet ITAR oversight citizenship requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Wichita, KS 67216: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000
