Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
Key responsibilities and duties:
• Ensure that all Management Systems are effective in their application and necessary measures are undertaken to address any deficiencies.
• Ensure the maintenance of all existing Quality related Regulatory, 3rd party and Customer certifications and approvals
• Plan and implement new Quality related certification and approvals to meet the business requirements
• Establish and maintain an audit programme that addresses all business and regulatory requirements in order to monitor effectiveness of the Management Systems’ requirements
• Plan, conduct, report and record SMS (Safety Management System), QA and Supplier audits as dictated by the applicable schedule.
• Monitor NCR system effectiveness and report as necessary to the Quality Director
• Lead and participate in quality or maintenance safety related investigations as directed by the Quality Director.
• Maintain and control the Q-Pulse QA tool.
• Undertake activities necessary to provide assurance that all Company certifying staff are competent and appropriately authorised.
• Chair the overall Company Quality Management Review & Safety Action Groups
• Act as Company SMS focal point.
• Liaise with Customers quality assurance department.
• Undertake external quality related visits as required.
• Manage, lead and develop staff and complete staff appraisals.
• Act as deputy for the Quality Director as required.
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.
Competencies: (e essential / d desirable)
Core:
• Behaviours and leadership skills appropriate for a senior Quality Manager; (e)
• Excellent communication skills; (e)
• Staff development and coaching skills; (d)
• Fair and robust Customer engagement skills. (d)
Functional:
• Quality planning; (e)
• Audit planning; (e)
• Manpower resourcing; (e)
• Maintenance Error Investigation; (d)
• Financial and budget planning. (d)
Core:
• Behaviours and leadership skills appropriate for a senior Quality Manager; (e)
• Excellent communication skills; (e)
• Staff development and coaching skills; (d)
• Fair and robust Customer engagement skills. (d)
Functional:
• Quality planning; (e)
• Audit planning; (e)
• Manpower resourcing; (e)
• Maintenance Error Investigation; (d)
• Financial and budget planning. (d)
Organisational Relationships:
• Directly responsible to the Quality Director.
• Direct line management of multi-site Quality Engineers and Technical Library staff
Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:
• Aeronautical apprenticeship or equivalent; (e)
• HNC or equivalent; (e)
• Lead Auditor Training; (e)
• Human Factors Training; (d)
• Root Cause Analysis Training. (d)
Experience:
• Extensive CAA / FAA / EASA 145 knowledge, understanding and experience; (e)
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of AS9100/AS9110; (e)
• Working knowledge and understanding of the appropriate MAA Regulatory Articles; (e)
• Foreign Aviation Authority liaison experience (e.g. CAAC / TCAA); (d)
• Working knowledge and understanding of applicable Def Stan documents; (d)
• Working knowledge of QPulse. (d)
Benefits that make life better:
- 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
- 4 employer match pension scheme
- YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous paid sick leave
- Life assurance cover
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
- Eye test vouchers
- Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
- Learning and training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
