Quality Manager - Essex Junction, VT

About Us:

Aviatron is dedicated to providing quality aircraft component overhauls and repair services to the Regional Jet & Commercial Aircraft Operators of the world.

Aviatron, Inc. takes pride in its' key role of providing leadership in the use of qualityParts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)& Designated Engineering Representative (DER) parts on Air Cycle Machines for the largest Regional Jet Operators in the world. And in using quality PMA parts for the Air Cycle Machine's rotating group on the CRJ & Dash 8 aircraft, we have achieved significant cost savings for our customers in the process without sacrificing quality or reliability. We endeavor to increase the availability of quality PMA parts to keep our customers' costs low.

Our capabilities encompass a wide range of manufacturers and aircraft components. Our overhaul facility is supported by dedicated and knowledgeable staff who strive to provide our customers with superior service and cost-effective solutions.

We understand how important it is to keep our customers flying.

Base salary range: $98,000-$117,000 annually, plus bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision/Life and disability insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, and Vacation, sick days, flexible work.

Overview of the Position:

To ensure the Quality Systems of Part 21 (FAA,EASA,CASE and AS) are implemented and current including any changes/revisions. Assure that all personnel are trained and are performing maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations (including inspections) in accordance with approved data. Oversee and manage the entire audit program and Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a quality control program that ensures products conform to FAA approved design data and that Aviatron procedures adhere to current government regulatory requirements. In addition, responsible for an article's final inspection and audit of document package before it's released to a designee (DMIR).
• Revise Quality Manual as necessary and ensure that Aviatron is operating in accordance with the current revision of the Quality Manual.
• Correspond with Federal Employees in order to obtain FAA Approvals and stay up to date on Federal Regulations. Ensure that the Manufacturing of PMA articles are completed within the authority of Aviatron and that a delegated inspector reviews the work.
• Maintains the Vendor Drawing List and ensures necessary audits are completed and certifications are kept in an organized manner, responsible for vendor approval, vendor audits, and updating and filing vendor list.
• Ensure proper handling, preservation, and storage of all PMA articles.
• Direct the Corrective Action Program and determine the appropriate actions to be taken when failures, defects or malfunctions are discovered or reported, including documenting events and notifying the appropriate parties.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Should have experience in regulation requirement analysis and implementation and technical data, procedural and training material writing.
• Must speak, read and write in the English Language.
• Should have common computer software skills.

Education / Experience Requirements: Must have High School Diploma or GED.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• No vision requirements.