Job Description
Job Overview:
About Proponent:
Proponent is the world’s largest independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, serving customers worldwide. With more than 600 employees across 14 global locations, we take pride in helping keep thousands of aircraft flying safely and efficiently every day. For over 50 years, we’ve built the systems, relationships, and expertise that aviation relies on, from responsive quoting and on-time shipments to data-driven improvements that reduce turnaround time and cost. As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone at Proponent is an owner, which means we share responsibility for our success, look out for one another, and bring dedication and creativity to aviation logistics. Guided by our core values, empathy, intelligence, agility and integrity, we work as a trusted partner to keep aircraft in service and customers moving forward. At Proponent, you’ll join a global team committed to doing things right and supporting each other, helping keep aircraft flying and the world connected.
Manager, Quality
The Manager, Quality for Proponent Technical Services “PTS” serves as the Quality Management System representative for the PTS SBU, acting as the focal point for all quality-related issues. This role aligns PTS performance and goals with KPIs, product quality initiatives, and corporate lean transformation efforts. The manager leads Quality programs, training, auditing, documentation management, continual improvement activities, FAA compliance initiatives, and Safety Management Program execution.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead Quality programs, training, and continual improvement teams
- Maintain AS9100 quality system and align PTS documentation with corporate standards
- Manage certifying body, customer, internal, and supplier audits
- Serve as PTS lead auditor and liaison for all audit activities
- Administer FAA Part 21 PMA and oversee Part 145 policy manual compliance
- Issue 8130 tags and facilitate FAA audits
- Manage execution of the Safety Management Program (SMS)
- Oversee Receiving, Inspection, and Quality support personnel
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and resolved
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Professional Quality Certifications or related training
- 7+ years of related Quality work experience
- 5+ years of related Aviation Industry experience
- FAA Part 145 experience
- High School Diploma
- SMS experience preferred
- Knowledge of ISO/AS and FAA Part 145 Quality Systems
- Document control and auditing expertise
- Execution, Planning & Scheduling Control
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Process Improvement & Lean Management
- Teamwork & Accountability
- Accuracy & Detail Orientation
Benefits and Perks of joining the team:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Plan
- Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
- Good work-life balance
- WFH Hybrid available for most positions
