About the role
Overview
Job Summary Supervises the Quality Assurance aspects of the 145 Repair Station to verify company compliance with FAA regulations. Plans and directs activities concerned with development, and maintenance of quality standards for the 145 Repair Station processes, materials, and products to ensure conformance with Federal Aviation Regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures. Oversees development of standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. Plans and works within an approved departmental budget. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: • Oversee and train 145 department personnel (4-5 people) assigned to completions, to include work assignment, personnel scheduling and provide input on performance reviews and hiring decisions• Consult and coordinate with the Shop Supervisors on maintenance issues and project scheduling• Perform and oversee the approval for return to service after maintenance (in accordance with regulations, to include completion of FAA Form 337’s and logbook entries); airframe, engine(s), propeller (s), and appliances• Apply for Airworthiness Certificate, Ferry Permits, and Field Approvals• Ensure that aircraft or any component, returned to service meet type design or are properly altered state and in condition for safe flight• Ensure workmanship, installation, and functional testing results in a product that conforms to Type Design, applicable STC’s and flight safety requirements• Ensure aircraft airworthiness by maintaining safety conditions conforming to standards set by the FAA and company policy• Conduct and oversee necessary progressive and final inspections to assure the airworthiness/serviceability of aircraft and components thereof• Synthesize/utilize concrete technical knowledge to make decisions with regulatory requirements• Interpret technical information for field and department personnel and provides advice on compliance• Contact the FAA and other regulatory agencies and manufactures to clarify requirements and seek technical assistance• Research aircraft…
