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).
Preferred Skills:
Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) compliance
Strong verbal and written communication, business writing, and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload in a multi-project environment
Honest, trustworthy, respectful, and culturally aware
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments and regulatory agencies
Demonstrates sound work ethics and professional judgment
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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