Director Quality & Safety presso PILATUS BUSINESS AIRCRAFT LTD

Description

Pilatus is hiring a Director Quality & Safety to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities for U.S.-based operations, including FAA Repair Stations (Part 145), Production (PMA/Part 21), EASA Part 145/21, and Safety Management Systems. This leadership role ensures alignment with global quality standards and drives continuous improvement across product quality, supplier performance, and internal compliance systems. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd!  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures full compliance with requirements of FAA (14 CFR Part 145, Part 21, Part 43) and EASA Part 145/21
• Maintains and develops the Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring integration across repair station, completions, and production operations
• Leads Quality strategy for North American supplier base
• Implements and oversees a risk-based supplier evaluation and audit program, including source inspections, supplier scorecards, and corrective action follow-ups
• Collaborates with Procurement and Engineering to resolve supplier non-conformances and drives root cause and CAPA initiatives
• Directs a multi-disciplinary Quality team including Production Inspection, Final Inspection, Seat & Paint Inspection, and Special Projects
• Provides mentorship, training, and performance management for Quality team personnel
• Coordinates cross-functional quality initiatives with Swiss headquarters (Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.) to align with global standards and system upgrades
• Drives continuous improvement through data analysis, trend monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Flight Operations
• Oversees internal regulatory authority audits including preparation, identification, and investigation of non-conformance issues, and the application of corrective or preventive actions

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, or related technical field (Master’s preferred)
• Knowledge of EASA Part-21 and 14 CFR Part 145 and Part 21 regulations is required
• Experience with Safety Management Systems within Aviation
• Minimum 7 years general aviation industry experience
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Demonstrated experience with project management and implementation of companywide processes
• Proficiency in MS Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally, at times on short notice 

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The salary range for this position is $105,975 - 150,418 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus’ new 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 PRO and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for over 20 years.  

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment. 

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

To submit a paper application, please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 Attention: Human Resources. No walk-ins please.  If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position, please email [email protected] with your request.