Quality Control Manager

Aspire MRO LLC•Fort Worth, TX

22h

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the operation of the quality system and has the authority to act on behalf of the repair station. The Manager, Quality Control/Chief Inspector is certificated in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65. The Manager, Quality Control/Chief Inspector has the final authority in the maintenance release and approval for return to service of airframes, engines, propellers, appliances and the components/parts thereof.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and certifications
6+ years of related experience, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience
Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) license

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul industry (14 CFR Part 145 MRO)
Additional related training, education or certifications
Familiarity with FAA Quality Management Systems

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains a program that periodically surveys the quality management system to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements (FAA, EASA, AS9110, etc.)
Manages day to day activity of floor quality inspectors
Manages NDT departmental priorities with assigned resources
Directing, planning, and laying out details of inspection standards, methods, procedures in accordance with the RSQCM, customers and manufacturer’s specifications, and applicable 14 CFRs. Duties may be delegated to qualified persons, as necessary.
Ensuring that Inspection personnel document maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations in accordance with the applicable 14 CFR.
Maintaining a current Signature Authority file. Ensuring QC Inspectors are trained and proficient with the RSQCM and the applicable 14 CFR.
Ensuring QC Inspectors comply with the FAA-approved Aspire Training Manual.
Ensuring periodic checks and/or tests are accomplished on inspection tooling and calibration test equipment used by the repair station to make airworthiness determinations on articles. Ensuring that no defective or unserviceable articles or materials are used in articles approved for return to service by the repair station.
Ensuring timely reporting to the FAA of any suspected unapproved parts (SUP’s). Ensuring malfunction/defect reports are filed in accordance with 14 CFR.
Ensuring that obsolete parts, damaged parts, or expired materials are rejected, tagged with Rejected Tag, segregated, and processed for disposition and/or scrapped IAW the RSQCM requirements.
Reviews the RSQCM and initiates revisions as required due to changes in processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Supervises and directs assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance; manages personnel decisions in conjunction with HR including hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions; conducts performance appraisals as required; formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed
Performs other duties as required or assigned