Director of Total Quality Deployment jobs in Alabama

About Us

ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

Your Role

The Director Quality shall be responsible to the Vice President Operations for the overall state of the company's Quality and Inspection system and efforts.

Responsibilities

1. Review the selection, discipline and release of personnel assigned to the Inspection Department.2. Supervise the Inspection Department, including permanent personnel, records and clerks, and other personnel who may be assigned inspection duties on a temporary basis.
3. Assure the airworthiness of all company and customer aircraft in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and take responsibility for the training of all inspection personnel.
4. Maintain a current list of contract Maintenance Agencies and ascertain that they
are properly equipped and qualified for the work they perform for the company.
5. Establish and supervise an up-to-date file for Federal Aviation Regulations, AD Notes, Aircraft Specifications and Service Bulletins.
6. Maintain records of all work performed by the Repair Station.
7. Establish, monitor and improve maintenance and inspection procedures that assure company and customer aircraft will be maintained in a safe, efficient and economical manner.
8. Coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration's local representatives all activities on which the approval of the Administration must be obtained, including changes of Operations Specifications and/or manual changes as they apply.
9. Monitor continuously the shop's ability to accomplish maintenance functions and utilize the information obtained.
10. Maintain an adequate supply of manuals, with up-to-date revisions, used by the company in maintaining aircraft in an airworthy condition.
11. Assure certification of all parts and materials used in the repair, modification or overhaul of all aircraft, components and constituent parts.
12. Ensure that the calibration of precision tools is recorded and maintained.
13. Institute improved inspection procedures and methods that would tend to improve the quality and economic efficiency of maintenance.
14. Make whatever recommendations deemed necessary to the Vice President Operations that would be of benefit to, or an improvement in, the Repair Station Maintenance Procedures.
15. Initiate improved inspection procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Maintenance and Quality Control Departments.
16. Carry out other such duties as directed by the Vice President Operations.
17. Make available to all departments the required technical data on all aircraft, engines, and appliances, for the maintenance accomplished and keeping the data
current with latest revision. The data will include manufacturer's maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, related Federal Aviation Administration approved data, and any other technical data used by the Repair Station.
18. Ensure that the training required by ST Aerospace Mobile, Inc.’s employees to reach and maintain competency is adequate and that training records are properly maintained.
19. May delegate all duties to any qualified assistant as necessary. However, such delegation shall not relieve the Director Quality of the overall responsibility.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following:
Documented leadership experience, either corporate or military. Proficient with Microsoft Office computer applications; strong writing and presentation skills; proficient skills in organizing, analyzing and preparing reports; excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills needed for frequent interaction with customers, Leads, Managers and Directors. Working knowledge of aircraft manuals and related materials; working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and non-destructive testing; knowledge of paperwork procedures including job cards/time cards, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M.’s, and work sign-off procedures; familiar with F.A.R.’s and company policies and procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Non-climate controlled industrial environment.

SUPERVISION: The incumbent normally performs the duty assignment at his or her discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority. Total end results determine the effectiveness of job performance.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS: A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship among employees, various departments, management and the public.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Essential responsibilities are performed in a climate-controlled office but not limited to the office. Must be able to cope with stress and mental exhaustion due to the pressures of accomplishing set goals, meeting short deadlines, maintaining numerous projects simultaneously, employee confrontations and long work hours.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: A.S. degree or equivalent required, Bachelor’s preferred. A&P license required.
EXPERIENCE: Airline experience/aircraft maintenance experience required. QA experience preferred; may be ISO 9000, military or other.

Benefits & Culture

As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family.

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

Equal Opportunity

ST Engineering Aerospace provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, (40 or over), citizenship, physical or mental disability, or military obligations.