Quality Manager at Quality Aircraft Accessories Inc

Description

Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry.  The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components.

Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA) overhauls and distributes piston engine and limited airframe accessories from its locations in Tulsa, OK and Ft. Lauderdale, FL to a worldwide customer base of over 25,000 pilots and mechanics.  As a Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) company, we provide complete life cycle support for the full line of HET products including turbocharging systems, aircraft alternators, starters, fuel pumps and cabin heating solutions.  

Our Culture

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.

Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth.  Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Job Summary

Quality Aircraft Accessories seeks an energetic and hands-on Quality Manager to provide technical leadership to the Service Team.  The Manager will oversee all quality aspects for a Part 145 repair station.  This position must be a self-starter and able to make decisions based on FAA regulatory requirements.  The manager will be required to participate/facilitate in meetings to address quality goals and constraints. The manager also will be required to monitor contractor performance, and adherence to the contract and customer requirements.

Key Deliverables

• Ensure MRO facility operates efficiently, safely and in full compliance with industry standards and FAA regulations

• Provide proactive leadership necessary to drive, develop and monitor critical metrics.

• Provide leadership to ensure that the Repair Station maintains a culture of quality, FAA/DOT compliance, and customer compliance

• Maintain all record-keeping related to the Repair Station

o Repairs

o Discrepancies noted during inspection

o Service Employee Roster

o Dispositioning of rejected and unserviceable parts

o Responsible for managing the quality team members, including both locations chief inspectors

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience or training

• Airframe & Power plant certificate a plus

Technical Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with MRO and part 145

• Experience with Quality Systems (ISO9000, AS9100, TS6949, etc.)

• Proficient Structured problem-solving skills to validate root cause and implement corrective actions

• Computer Skills (MS-Office, Excel a must)

• Business skills related to maintenance operations – budgeting, cost control labor allocation, parts and inventory management

• Project management skills

Behavioral Competencies – Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values

1) Thinks and acts like an owner

o Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively

o Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success

o Takes full responsibility for their actions

o Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity

2) Demonstrates high integrity

o Consistently acts with honestly, transparency and high ethics

o Makes decisions based on what is morally right

o Owns their actions and holds self-accountable

3) Puts team above self; in it together

o Prioritizes team and company over personal gain

o Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions

Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment

4) Innovates and improves

o Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts

o Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance

o Stays open to feedback and embraces changes

o Demonstrates a bias towards action

5) Honors commitments

o Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables

o Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results

o Makes and holds commitment