Director Quality Assurance

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the Quality Control and Assurance department supporting Part 135 maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with Air Methods policies, procedures, and all applicable FAA regulatory requirements related to workmanship, methods, and materials used in aircraft maintenance and quality procedures within Air Methods. This role is responsible for inspection personnel and provides oversight of all Part 135 inspection and quality control programs.

Additional responsibilities include the development, implementation, and ongoing management of key maintenance programs such as the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP), Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS), Aircraft Records and Programs, Approved Vendor List (AVL), Aircraft Conformities, and Maintenance Control and Support (MCAS). The position plays a critical role in maintaining the airworthiness and safety standards of the fleet through robust quality system processes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Manage inspection personnel and ensure oversight of the Part 135 inspection and quality control programs
• Ensure compliance with Air Method policy/procedures and FAA regulatory requirements related to workmanship, methods and materials used in maintaining Air Methods aircraft
• Ensure that workmanship, materials, and procedures related to maintaining Air Methods aircraft meet the requirements of Air Methods and Federal Aviation Administration Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP) or the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
• Manage and oversight of the approved vendor list to include Tier 1 and 2 vendor auditing, vendor approval/removals, corrective actions and quality escape programs
• Direct the operation of the aircraft tool calibration program for the maintenance organization

• Responsible for the materials receiving inspection program at the Main AMC warehouse and for the execution and compliance with the 135-material receiving, inspection and training program

• Develop and maintain departmental budget, Responsible for monitoring and managing all 135 Quality System, and CAPA items and ensuring timely follow up and closure.

• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 10%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees in the Quality Assurance department. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers:
  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and 10 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous administration and quality control/assurance experience preferred
• Aviation quality control/assurance management experience required
• Must be knowledgeable of Aircraft Maintenance programs, manuals, inspection criteria and techniques.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced…