Senior Manager of Compliance - Aerospace Global Repair Stations

About the role

Eaton’s Global Aerospace group is seeking a Senior Manager of Compliance for Global Repair Stations. This position can be based remotely within the US. Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is expected to be around 50% on average. The expected annual salary range for this role is $146,000 - $215,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement regulatory compliance with FAA, EASA, CAA, CAAC, AS9100, ISO9000, and other applicable industry and Eaton quality system standards.
• Provide expert guidance for Part 145 and 43 compliance, ensuring all maintenance practices adhere to the latest FARs, advisory circulars, and company-approved manuals.
• Maintain oversight of each repair station’s Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), training manual, and associated procedures.
• Ensure Repair Station personnel have access to a current library of 14 CFR documents, including applicable CFRs, FAA Airworthiness Directives, FAA Orders, FAA Notices, FAA Advisory Circulars, and other pertinent publications.
• Assure readiness for routine inspections, including regulatory agency, customer audits, and internal reviews.
• Oversee compliance with safety management system (SMS) requirements.
• Ensure site regulatory certifications are maintained.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors, engineers, suppliers, and customers on quality and compliance matters.
• Promote compliance with the policies and procedures governing the safety management system.
• Offer input on amendments to site repair station and quality control manuals, collaborating with the Accountable Manager and Chief Inspector to ensure proposed changes meet regulatory standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance through active oversight and due diligence, conducting internal audits and surveillance of maintenance, training, record keeping, and process controls.
• Engage actively with regulatory officials and customers, demonstrating strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Mentor site Accountable Managers and Repair Station Managers.
• Afford training and coaching for Plant Managers and applicable plant staff to ensure awareness of compliance requirements.
• Afford the accountable managers in coordinating and managing FAA inspections, customer, and other third-party audits.
• Ensure technician training and certification meet regulatory expectations.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Afford support for timely closure of audit findings and effective root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or continuous improvement role subject to FAA, EASA, DoD, or DOT regulations and compliance.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a business operating under FAA Part 145/43 or in a military aviation repair station environment.
• Minimum of 2 years in a direct leadership position.
• Experience as an Accountable Manager, Quality Engineer, Repair Station Lead, or other leadership role in a unit under FAA Part 145 / 43 or military aviation repair station environment.
• Experience managing and implementing DER (Designated Engineering Representative) repairs and working closely with engineering teams to develop approved repair processes.
• Experience working with government contracts and surveillance protocols.
• Extensive experience with the operation, calibration, and maintenance of aircraft accessory testing equipment, including test benches, flow stands, and electrical/hydraulic test rigs.
• Deep hands-on expertise in aircraft fuel, hydraulic and conveyance systems, with a strong background in troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of related components.
• Thorough understanding of machining, welding, assembly operations, gauging, SPC, APQP, and quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and/or FAA Repair Station standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, AS9100, and ISO14000 standards is a plus.
• Repairman Certificate or Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).