JOB TITLE: Director of Quality and Safety PURPOSE: Reporting to the President, the Director of Quality & Safety/Accountable Manager will oversee and be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the Quality and Safety Department and interface with all levels of management as well as all regulatory agencies. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Primary point of contact for the FAA and various foreign civil aviation authority personnel. • Identify and resolve safety and regulatory compliance issues with customers, regulatory inspectors and auditors. • Make application for revisions or amendments to the Operations Specifications, make application for foreign Repair Station Authorizations and submit renewal applications for existing authorizations. • Monitor the internal audit and surveillance of required programs mandated by all regulatory agencies. Ensure provisions are implemented to correct any discrepancies reported. • Maintain and update policies and procedures as it relates to tool calibration, technical data, shelf-life and scrap parts programs. Ensure calibration standards are traceable to the National Institute of Technical Standards or other governmental controlling agency standards if applicable. • Monitor safety standards compliance, industry trends, and applicable regulations (Federal, State and local) and ensure appropriate actions are taken. • Oversee technical library and ensure that repair station technical data is current and available while work is being performed. • Update and maintain the all Repair Station required manuals. • Manage Inspection Department and ensure proper staffing levels are maintained in order to support business needs. • Oversee Training Department and ensure employee training records are maintained up to date and current. • Maintain the master list and control of inspection stamps and maintain a current roster of authorized Supervisory and Inspection Personnel. • Conduct or coordinate incident investigations. • Actively drive and support the company safety program and initiatives. • Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority. • Maintain close and frequent communication with the General Manager, notifying him/her of progress and any road-blocks or threats to the project’s critical path that could impact re-delivery. • Deal with customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner, and to see to it that all personnel behave accordingly. • Ensure that the repair station NDT program, manuals and training are maintained to required standards for the NDT limitations as listed on the operations specifications. EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED. Undergraduate college degree or equivalent preferred. LICENSES / QUALIFICATIONS: Holds a current FAA certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 15 years aviation maintenance experience required with leadership progression in operations or quality functions. Experience on current airframes in work at the repair station is preferred. KNOWLEDGE& SKILLS: • Expert knowledge in FAR policies and procedures. • Working knowledge of maintenance planning/production control and repair services in a Part 145 environment. • Strong leadership skills. • Effective decision-making skills. • Strong negotiating skills. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Quick Aviation. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively. • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in order to prioritize workload according to business demands. • Is required to be proficient in oral and written English. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing. • Expected to work through specially designed airframe, engine and undercarriage openings while standing on ladders or scaffolds; to use hoists and lifts; required precision instruments and other necessary tools. • Exposure to climate changes normally experienced in an aviation repair facility. • Travel may be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments or other company requirements. • Position may require working on weekends, holidays and alternate shifts or schedules to include night shifts. • •