About Us

Airline Component Parts (ACP) is an FAA-certified 145 repair station, operating since 1994. ACP specializes in the development of DER repairs with a focus on customized repair solutions for high-value expendable aircraft components.

Our business is growing quickly, and we need a Quality Manager-Chief Inspector to join our team to support our repairs of commercial and military aircraft components and parts. As the Quality Manager you will be responsible for the management of the quality assurance systems and other responsibilities as follows:

Regulatory Oversight

Maintains with a positive and trust-based relationship, the regulatory approvals for operations in Europe under the Part 145 Approval.
Liaises closely with all applicable regulatory agencies (i.e., EASA, FAA) on all matters affecting the approvals, safety, and quality.
Manages new approvals, certification projects and expansion of existing approvals.
Adheres with corporate policies associated with Regulatory Compliance
Stays abreast of industry and governmental regulation affecting compliance and brings to the attention of management changes that may affect the approvals/operations.

Operational Oversight

Implements an independent audit program in which compliance with applicable requirements is reviewed at regular intervals.
Ensures that the audit reports are accurate and fair representations of the facts.
Ensures any observed non-compliance or poor standards are brought to the attention of the responsible managers concerned and promotes timely corrective actions.
Provides reports and feedback to Accountable Manager.
Assists and provides advice to the Engineering on the development of new processes/procedures related to Part 145 Approvals.
Manage suppliers to the Part-145 operation including auditing and following up on corrective actions.
Issues authorizations for all certifying staff, stores personnel and, quality staff in accordance with the procedures.
Ensures all applicable regulatory and standard documentation are assessed and appropriately communicated.
Develops processes and procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
Stays abreast of industry and governmental regulation affecting compliance and brings to the attention of management changes that may affect the approvals/operations.

Management

Expert knowledge of aviation maintenance standards particularly, EASA/FAA
Experience interacting with the FAA
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Demonstrated analytical thinking skills
Ability to use MS Office Programs
Aeronautical, Aerospace, Industrial Electrical, Electronical or Mechanical Engineering Degree or, A minimum of five (5) years of quality assurance/regulatory compliance in civil MRO/Line Maintenance, Safety Management (SMS), Human Factors, or Quality Assurance.

Education, Experience and Skills

Successful Candidates need:

A&P Certificate or License (or close to obtaining) required.
Mechanic/Technician: at least 2 years’ experience, preferably more, and mechanically inclined.
Mechanical and electrical aircraft experience preferable.
Aeronautical, Aerospace, Industrial Electrical, Electronical or Mechanical Engineering Degree. Or A minimum of five (5) years of quality assurance/regulatory compliance in civil MRO/Line maintenance, Safety Management (SMS), Human factors, or Quality Assurance.
Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
Mechanically inclined with mechanical and electrical aircraft experience preferable.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary position commensurate with experience and skill level and/or degree or certifications.
We offer medical, dental, vision, life, STD and other insurance options; 401k with 100% match on first 4% immediately vested; full time workers get paid holidays, vacation & sick/personal leave accrued on hire date.
Employees enjoy an annual budget of $1,500.00 for training, certification or classes towards a degree that is job or career related.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in stationary position 50% of the time.
Good eyesight with or without glasses.
Hand and finger dexterity to inspect and repair parts.
The ability to assess or detect details at close range.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

How long have you worked with aviation standards like EASA, and do you have any experience interacting with the FAA? If so in what capacity?

Experience:

ISO 9001: 3 years (Preferred)
Issuing 8130 paperwork: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Euless, TX 76040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Quality Manager - Chief Inspector