Senior Manager Quality Assurance

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

As the Sr Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for the management and oversight of our Quality Assurance Inspector Teams, and procedures central to part 91, 125 and 135 air carrier maintenance programs and operations.

Compensation Data

The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range will be as follows: $129,266.00 - $175,741.00

Minimum Requirements

• FAA Airframe & Power plant license required

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) license preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university preferred.

• Five to seven years of related experience

• Thorough knowledge of quality processes, procedures, and concepts in the functional area of aviation quality assurance

• Initial experience in leading functional/cross-functional initiatives

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to solve complex problems

• Strong communication skills, especially in conveying areas of concern and remediation

• Good influencing skills

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for management, oversight and mentoring of Quality Assurance Inspector team assigned to Maintenance Designee's and their aircraft.

• Responsible for oversight and technical direction to Quality Assurance support staff related to Approved Mx Programs, MEL's Vendor Authorizations, Internal / External Account Access and Audit Scheduling

• Assists Director of Quality Assurance and CASS Manager in the development of policies, procedures and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations related to air carrier aircraft and personnel.

• Take part in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Industry audits including development of strong working relationships with inspectors and auditors.

• Provides regulatory guidance to team members ensuring compliance on requirements and company policies.

• Conducts permanent records review and audits as requested to include continual analysis of processes and procedures.

• Ensures all inspection / maintenance documentation is correctly and accurately formatted to include proper airworthiness release and return to service when required.

• Provides training to Designees, Outsource Maintenance Providers (OMP) and Authorized Person(s) as requested ensuring 14 CFR regulatory, GMM / AIM / MPM, and company compliance.

• Monitors maintenance activity as assigned to ensure all aircraft are in compliance with airworthiness directives (AD's), mandatory or alert service bulletins and tracks to closure as required.

• Ensures the MMEL / MEL / CDL / NEF for each assigned aircraft is current and notifies the Designee of changes.

• Interacts with aircraft computerized maintenance tracking program (CMTP) vendors to ensure changes to maintenance programs are timely, accurate and systems being used stay current with industry and regulatory best practices.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as detailed in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and Maintenance Procedures Manual (MPM) Represents Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network.

Main Responsibilities Cont.

Desired Characteristics

• Responsible, Self-motivated and detail oriented

• Strong ability to support and manage challenging projects, meeting deliverables and timelines

• Strong written, verbal and analytical skills

• Strong computer skills

• Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (US required)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or sit for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. The employee is frequently required to climbs ladders, high spaces or stairs and/or balance, stoop, kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (US required)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions although most of the time is in an office, workstation, shared space, and/or warehouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Nearest Major Market: New York City