Helicopter & Rotorcraft Quality Assurance Manager

JOB TITLE: Helicopter & Rotorcraft Quality Assurance Manager
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
SALARY: $115,000-125,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for career growth and promotion

• Hands-on involvement with both commercial and government rotorcraft maintenance and modification programs

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Directly supervise and manage the Quality Assurance Department, including Chief Inspectors, Inspectors, and Records staff

• Ensure inspections are properly performed, with all inspection records, reports, and forms completed prior to release to service

• Approve implementation or changes to all forms, tags, and documentation used by the repair station

• Maintain up-to-date technical data, including manufacturer manuals, service bulletins, part specifications, and FAA-approved data

• Ensure periodic checks and calibration of inspection tools and precision equipment, maintaining current records

• Prevent defective, unserviceable, or unairworthy parts from being installed

• Submit reports of defects or unairworthy conditions in accordance with 14 CFR §145.221

• Oversee maintenance releases and FAA Form 337 execution when required

• Implement procedures to prevent “bogus” or unapproved parts from entering the system

• Oversee preliminary, in-progress, hidden damage, and final inspections of all articles

• Ensure proper tagging, identification, and segregation of all parts and components

• Maintain a regulatory library including FAA regulations, type certificate data sheets, and airworthiness directives

• Compile work orders and inspection forms for easy retrieval and regulatory compliance

• Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 121, 125, 129, or 135 Carrier Continuous Airworthiness Programs

• Serve as ISO Quality Manager, ensuring ISO-9001 compliance and leading internal audits and process improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required; FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred

• 5+ years of experience in an FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station with progressive supervisory and inspector roles

• 5+ years of rotorcraft experience (Bell, MD, Airbus) in A&P or inspector roles

• Technical degree in an aviation-related field (degree may be offset by experience)

• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations, repair station programs, and procedures

• Experience working with FAA regulators preferred

• Proficiency with maintenance planning software (e.g., EBIS) and general office software (Word, Excel, email)

• Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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