This role is for a Director of Quality who will provide strategic leadership for Aircraft Reconfig Technologies' Quality Management System (QMS). The position involves ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, ODA requirements, customer specifications, and company policies across all engineering, manufacturing, modification, repair station, and certification activities. The Director will lead quality assurance and inspection functions, act as the primary interface with regulatory bodies and customers, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, ODA requirements, customer standards, and contractual obligations
Establish and continuously improve quality policies, procedures, inspection programs, and quality metrics that drive operational excellence and product conformity
Provide leadership for all quality assurance and inspection activities, including receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspection
Serve as the primary quality interface with the FAA, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities, ensuring successful audits and timely closure of corrective actions
Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve operational performance
Oversee the disposition of nonconforming material through Material Review Board (MRB) activities and associated risk assessment processes
Partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Repair Station leadership to ensure quality objectives are integrated into all business activities
Develop and monitor quality performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and informed decision-making
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing quality organization through effective staffing, training, coaching, and succession planning
Manage departmental resources, budgets, and capital requirements to support quality objectives and business growth
Ensure inspection personnel are appropriately trained, qualified, and current with regulatory, customer, and company requirements
Foster a culture of compliance, safety, ownership, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Support strategic initiatives, business growth activities, customer pursuits, and certification programs as required
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
Associate degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Operations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum ten (10) years of aviation quality, manufacturing, certification, or regulatory compliance experience
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Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience managing quality organizations and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated experience interfacing with the FAA on Part 21, Part 145, Production Approval Holder (PAH), and certification-related activities
Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 43, 45, 145, and 183
Experience managing quality systems in FAA-regulated manufacturing, modification, and/or repair organizations
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-based quality systems, auditing practices, and continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, certification data, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and procedure development
Proficiency with ERP systems, quality management tools, and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Nice to have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Quality, or a related technical discipline
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Experience working within an FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) environment
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility
Work is performed in a combination of office, manufacturing and warehouse environments
The role requires regular sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and movement throughout production and operational areas
Frequent interaction with manufacturing, repair station, and inspection activities may require extended periods on the production floor
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items up to 20 pounds
Position may require travel within company facilities, customer locations, supplier sites, and regulatory agencies
Exposure to manufacturing equipment, aircraft environments, chemicals, moving machinery, and noise levels that may exceed 85 dB
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required when applicable
Must possess sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and mobility to perform inspections, review technical documentation, and safely navigate office and production environments
Ability to work extended hours, evenings, or weekends as necessary to support business, operational, customer, or regulatory requirements
About the Company
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process.
