Helicopter & Rotorcraft Quality Assurance Manager

Helicopter & Rotorcraft Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description:

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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Job Info

Location

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Type

Contractor

Company Details

The Structures Company

P.O. Box 2278

Seal Beach, California 90740 USA

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The Structures Company

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 supp...

Benefits:

Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna. Additional perks include bonus potential and priority access via a Tier 1 supplier. With thousands of opportunities available across the U.S., positions are open nationwide.

Supported Manufacturers:

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.