Director, Quality Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for administering the Inspection, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control of aircraft completions, maintenance, and modifications functions per part FAA Part 145 and TCCA Part 145 repair station requirements and STC projects. Primary contact with the FAA and TCCA final authority to approve aircraft for return to service all articles maintained or altered by the repair station. Direct, plan, and layout the details of inspection standards, methods, and procedures used by the repair station in complying with all applicable regulations, manufacturer's specifications, and instructions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure that all inspections are performed on all completed work and that the proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by the repair station are properly executed, on a timely basis, before releasing the product for return to service.

2. Maintain and keep current a file of pertinent Regulations, specifications, type certification data sheets, and airworthiness directives.

3. Determine that all technical data on all articles maintained or altered by the repair station are secured and current with the latest revisions. This data will include the repair station's process specification for limited rating specialized services, manufacturer's maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, part specifications, FAA/TCCA airworthiness directives, related FAA/TCCA approved data, and other technical data used by the repair station.

4. Administer the procedures for controlling and documenting the calibration of special tools and test equipment.

5. Coordinate with the FAA/TCCA Certificate Holding Offices and other FAA/TCCA associated offices regarding Quality Assurance issues.

6. Ensure that no defective, unserviceable, or un-airworthy parts are installed in any article released by the FAA/TCCA repair station and ensure compliance with the governing RSM or MOE.

7. Make revisions as necessary to the documents of the repair station, including but not limited to the RSM, MOE, the Capabilities List, and the Personnel Roster.

8. Assure the preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspections of all articles maintained or altered by the repair station are completed and results recorded as outlined in these manuals.

9. See that rejected and unserviceable parts are handled in such a way as to prevent their reuse as serviceable parts.

10. Maintain a technical publications library pertinent to the repair station's operations specifications.

11. Maintains a manual of company maintenance policies, inspection, overhaul times, and procedures as required by FAR or CR for the guidance of maintenance personnel and repair agencies to ensure that such pertinent information is maintained on a current basis and is available to all personnel or contractors performing work or inspections on the aircraft.

12. Use experience and technical expertise to assist when necessary to meet completion and production schedules and produce the quality our company has come to expect.

13. Oversee the training program per the FAA/TCCA Part 145 repair station and safety precautions relevant to the functions for which they may be utilized.

14. Other duties not specifically covered herein but otherwise assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:

1. Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification issued by the FAA.

2. Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Excellent written and verbal skills to effectively convey information accurately.'

4. 6+ years of demonstrated experience in managing maintenance inspections, repairs, quality assurance, quality control, and inspection under FAA Part 145.

5. Advanced knowledge of the Quality process in a completion and aircraft maintenance/modifications environment.

6. Strong understanding of FAA and TCCA Part 145 repair station operations/regulations required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proven ability to achieve goals. Follows through and meets deadlines; Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

2. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

3. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

4. Exhibits confidence in self and to others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others. Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.

5. Knowledge of MS Office Software, Corridor, Cesscom, CAMP, etc.

FLYING COLOURS CORP. encourages a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We believe inclusion is essential to our success as an international company. We encourage all candidates to apply, as we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under national or local law.

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