Job Description

About Us

Airline Component Parts (ACP) is an FAA-certified 145 Repair Station in operation since 1994. (ACP) specializes in the development of DER repair solutions with a focus on customized solutions for high-value expendable aircraft components. Our business is currently growing quickly, and we are looking for a Chief Inspector-Quality Manager to join our team to support repairs of commercial and military aircraft components and parts.  

As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all quality assurance systems with the following responsibilities:

Regulatory Oversight:

• Maintains with a positive trust-based relationship, the regulatory approvals for operations in Europe under the Part 145 approval.
• Liaises closely with all applicable regulatory agencies (i.e. EASA, FAA) on all matters affecting the approvals, safety and quality.
• Manages new approvals, certification projects and expansion of existing approvals.
• Adheres with corporate policies associated with Regulatory Compliance.
• Stays abreast of industry and governmental regulation affecting compliance and brings to the attention of management changes that may affect the approvals/operations.

Operational Oversight:

• Implements an independent audit program in which compliance with applicable requirements is reviewed at regular intervals.
• Ensures that the audit reports are accurate and fair representations of the facts.
• Ensures any observed non-compliance or poor standards are brought to the attention of the responsible managers concerned and promotes timely corrective actions.
• Provides reports and feedback to the Accountable Manager.
• Assists and provides advice to the Engineering on the development of new processes/procedures related to Part 145 Approvals.
• Manage suppliers to the Part-145 operation including auditing and following up on corrective actions.
• Issues authorizations for all certifying staff, stores personnel and quality staff in accordance with procedures.
• Ensures all applicable regulatory and standard documentation are assessed and appropriately communicated.
• Develops processes and procedures to support the functional infrastructure.

Management:

• Expert knowledge of aviation maintenance standards particularly, EASA/FAA.
• Experience interacting with the FAA.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to use MS Office Programs.

Education, Experience, Skills and Certifications or Licenses:

Successful Candidates need:

• A&P Certificate or License (or close to obtaining) is required.
• Mechanic/Technician: at least 2 years’ experience, preferably more, and mechanically inclined.
• Mechanical and electrical aircraft experience preferable.
• Aeronautical, Aerospace, Industrial Electrical, Electronical or Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Or A minimum of five (5) years of quality assurance/regulatory compliance in civil MRO/Line maintenance, Safety Management (SMS), Human factors, or Quality Assurance.
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Mechanically inclined with mechanical and electrical aircraft experience preferable.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary position commensurate with experience and skill level and/or degree or certifications.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, STD and other insurance options; 401k with 100% match on first 4% immediately vested; full time workers get paid holidays, vacation & sick/personal leave accrued on hire date.
• Employees enjoy an annual budget of $1,500.00 for training, certification or classes towards a degree that is job or career related.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in stationary position 50% of the time or more.
• Good eyesight with or without glasses or contacts.
• Hand, eye and finger dexterity and coordination to inspect and repair parts.
• The ability to assess or detect details at close range.