FAA Quality Assurance Manager

Position Details

The FAA Quality Assurance Manager ensures adherence to all FAA/EASA/CAAC/CAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 21, OEM technical data, and Repair Station Manuals (RSQM).

Principal Activities:

• Oversee the repair station’s capabilities list, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (FAA, EASA, CAAC, CAA).
• Provide guidance and oversight of the 14 CFR Part 21 manufacturing organization.
• Create and update Repair Station Manuals and Supplemental Manuals, including policies and procedures.
• Support repair station inspections, technicians, and personnel with day-to-day operational tasks.
• Develop, manage, and conduct all required repair station training in accordance with the Training Program Manual.
• Oversee the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate customer audits.
• Manage and/or facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Act as a liaison with all applicable regulatory agencies (FAA, EASA, CAAC, CAA) on matters affecting the Repair Station.
• Ensure the repair station roster, stamp control, and employee summaries are current and compliant with regulations.
• Proactively recommend solutions to improve product durability and overall performance.
• Analyze data using hypothesis testing, normal distribution, and process capability analysis.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement in quality engineering.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a repair station.
• Proven ability to develop solutions requiring cross-functional coordination across program requirements.
• Strong knowledge of FAA, EASA, CAAC, CAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 21 and 145.
• Proven leadership experience in quality assurance.
• Freshly fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Comprehensive knowledge of airworthiness certification requirements and regulatory agencies (FAA, EASA, CAAC, CAA, TC) relevant to business needs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9110 quality system requirements.
• Experience interacting with FAA officials.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Sciences, Quality Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience as an FAA Accountable Manager or delegate.