Repair Station Quality Manager
Published 03.23.2026
Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Quality
Location : Dallas County, Texas, United States
Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : DOE
ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 03.23.2026
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality control and assurance functions of our repair station, which employs approximately 35 employees. This key leadership role ensures compliance with FAA regulations, maintains the AS9110 Quality System, and supports both internal and external audits. The ideal candidate will serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, customers, and internal teams while fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all repair station operations.
• Oversee all quality assurance and control functions for a repair station of ~35 employees, ensuring work performed under the repair stations certificate complies with RSQM and regulatory requirements. • Maintain effective communication with the FAA, other regulatory agencies, and customers, including handling technical and regulatory inquiries. • Investigate nonconformance reports, product escapes, and rejection rates; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions. • Conduct routine internal audits, coordinate external audits, and ensure timely reporting and resolution of findings. • Maintain repair station capability lists, technical records, and documentation in compliance with FAA regulations and internal quality standards. • Develop, deliver, and manage initial, recurrent, and remedial training programs for personnel, track OJT, certifications, and compliance with the Training Program Manual. • Establish, maintain, and improve quality policies, procedures, and processes, including calibration and scrap procedures. • Collaborate with site management and CIHSE to ensure HSE compliance and address any safety concerns. • Support continuous improvement initiatives, including data collection for product improvements and inspection criteria modifications. • Mentor, coach, and develop personnel to strengthen technical expertise and foster a high-performance team.
Job Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree in a related technical field preferred. • Minimum of five years experience in QA/QC within an aerospace/aviation MRO environment. • Minimum of five years experience with FAA regulations and repair station operations. • Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO, FAA/EASA regulations, quality tools, NDT procedures, and geometrical tolerances. • Demonstrated ability to write technical documents, interpret drawings, specifications, and regulatory guidance. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (preferably Quantum). • Auditing experience and previous supervisory experience, including leading cross-functional teams. • FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and/or FAA repairman certificate, or ability to obtain; must comply with 14 CFR Part 65. • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as helicopters. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands thanks to our products? Looking to grow in a stimulating, supportive, and people-focused company? Above all, we are seeking creative and committed individuals-so come and join our 8,000 passionate employees!
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