Quality Manager at Precision Aviation Group

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 1993, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 25 FAA-approved repair stations, 27 locations worldwide, 1,100+ employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production/distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on over 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model.

JOB PURPOSE

The Quality Manager will ensure that the various functions of Quality interact cohesively with Production to meet the overall goals of Prime Turbines. This key leadership position will be responsible for implementing, managing and enforcing Repair Station quality policies and procedures at our Carrollton, TX Turbine Repair Station facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for implementing, managing, and enforcing Repair Station quality policies and procedures
• Manage and control the operations and personnel engaged in the performance of Quality department activities to ensure safe, compliant, and quality products are delivered by the Repair Station
• Ensure policies, procedures, and practices are consistent and compliant with US and International regulatory requirements to attain and sustain Repair Station business commitments
• Ensure the Repair Station is in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and manufacturers recommendations to assure all maintenance, repair, and alteration work is performed in accordance with applicable maintenance and regulatory requirements
• May perform one or multiple of the following additional duties based on Repair Station General Manager assignments: Safety Management System (SMS) coordinator; Training Coordinator; Continuous Improvement coordinator; EHS coordinator; Security coordinator; Export/Import compliance; DER approvals
• Manage planning and development of Quality standards, methods, and procedures used by the Repair Station in complying with all applicable regulatory requirements and ensure effective utilization of labor and materials
• Develop and establish training programs to continually upgrade employees technical capabilities and knowledge of governing procedures, regulations, and requirements
• Promote employee suggestions and foster a team environment with high morale
• Maintain working relationships with local regulatory authorities, OEM’s, and vendors to ensure the Repair Stations’ continued growth and successful daily operation
• Promote and foster departmental goals and objectives
• Establish procedures for completing, maintaining, and filing all inspection forms and documents used by the Repair Station
• Perform other duties as assigned 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demand: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in both an MRO facility and in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time and support operations on the shop floor with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Work Location: Prime Turbines, Dallas|Carrollton, TX 75006

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven
• Collaborative style and ability to work cross functionally
• Proven leadership and a track record of increasing responsibility in the Aerospace MRO market
• Able to prioritize schedules to meet customer requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead change in a team environment; creative thinker
• Ability to quickly analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year
• Computer skills including experience with ERP systems and MS Office
• Comfortable in a small company environment
• Organized, logical, and detail oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow through, complete assignments, and achieve desired results
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with customers, peers, and management
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products – spreadsheets, word processing, presentation development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
• Flexible and adaptable; able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience: 7-10 years of experience in the Aerospace Turbine MRO industry is required. Program management and customer communication is a plus.

We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.

Qualified candidates with strong drive, work ethic and commitment to quality are invited to apply at www.precisionaviationgroup.com using the Careers tab on top of the page.

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