Aviation Quality Assurance (QA) Manager
Toledo Jet
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-Time | Leadership Role | Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Ensure Excellence. Maintain Compliance. Lead with Integrity.
Toledo Jet is seeking an experienced Aviation Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to oversee and continuously improve our Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance programs. This critical leadership position is responsible for ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, Repair Station requirements, company procedures, and industry best practices while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented aviation professional with extensive regulatory knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aircraft maintenance quality and operational compliance.
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control and quality assurance programs across maintenance operations. This position serves as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, oversees internal audits, monitors compliance initiatives, and works collaboratively with department leaders to ensure Toledo Jet consistently exceeds industry standards.
Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Manage and maintain the company Quality Assurance Program.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and company procedures.
- Monitor compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and manufacturer requirements.
- Review and approve maintenance records, documentation, and regulatory filings.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to resolution.
Auditing & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and conduct internal audits of maintenance, avionics, and support departments.
- Monitor quality trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Manage corrective and preventive action programs (CAPA).
- Investigate quality-related findings and ensure timely resolution.
- Develop quality metrics and performance indicators to measure operational effectiveness.
Regulatory Oversight
- Serve as the primary point of contact with FAA inspectors and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate FAA inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.
- Maintain Repair Station certificates, manuals, and regulatory documentation.
- Ensure company manuals remain current and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary procedural updates.
Training & Leadership
- Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Provide regulatory guidance and training to maintenance and avionics personnel.
- Support employee development through quality and compliance education initiatives.
- Partner with department managers to strengthen quality performance across all operations.
- Assist leadership with strategic planning related to safety and compliance initiatives.
Risk Management & Safety
- Support Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives.
- Identify operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Monitor safety reporting and quality assurance trends.
- Ensure lessons learned are communicated and incorporated into company procedures.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum 7 years of aviation maintenance, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance experience.
- Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations, including Part 145, Part 43, Part 91, and Part 135 operations.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance documentation and recordkeeping requirements.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven leadership and project management experience.
Preferred
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
- Previous Quality Assurance or Chief Inspector experience within a Part 145 Repair Station.
- Experience supporting Part 135 charter operations.
- Safety Management System (SMS) experience.
- Aviation quality certifications or formal quality management training.
- Experience with turbine and corporate aircraft maintenance operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- 401(k) and retirement planning opportunities.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Leadership role within a growing aviation organization.
- Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
Why Toledo Jet?
At Toledo Jet, quality and safety are the foundation of everything we do. Our reputation has been built through technical expertise, regulatory excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. The Quality Assurance Manager plays a vital role in protecting that reputation while ensuring our operations continue to meet the highest standards in business aviation.
Leadership Traits We Value
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Accountability
- Regulatory Expertise
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Strong Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Safety Leadership
Toledo Jet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply today and help lead Toledo Jet's commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence in business aviation.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
