Manager Part 145 Quality

Job Summary
Responsible for the ongoing compliance of the FAA-Approved Repair Station with all applicable regulations and operational procedures in all aspects of aircraft completion/manufacturing and/or maintenance. As the Part 145 Accountable Manager (see 14 CFR Part 145), is the primary point of contact for all FAA correspondence with United Rotorcraft’s Repair Station Operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following.

• Serves as the Part 145 Accountable Manager and is the primary contact with the FAA-FSDO office for all FAA-related communications pertaining to the 145 Repair Station
• Ensures compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations as it relates to the Part 145 Repair Station and the approved Repair Station Manual
• Ensures adequacy, compliance, and appropriate distribution of the Repair Station Manual (RSM) and applicable Quality Control Systems manuals and procedures
• Assists management in the development of budgets and manages costs to approved budgets
• Responsible for all flight operations activities on a 24/7 on-call basis
• Participates in program status meetings
• Assist management with quality and performance data analysis, including the development of QCD metrics for the 145 Repair Station; works with QA team to monitor 145 supplier performance
• Functions as the point of contact for all Corrective Action Reports from the 145 Supervisors and/or Chief Inspector and submits reports of defects of non-airworthy condition in accordance with FAR 145.221 as needed; facilitates performance of root cause analysis and corrective action plans with stakeholders
• Working with stakeholders, uses root cause analysis, FMEA, and other quality and risk management tools to investigate trends and develop corrective and preventive action plans
• Establishes and facilitates internal audits of the 145 Repair Station to ensure continued compliance to applicable regulatory and organizational requirements
• Establishes work rules to ensure safe, efficient, compliant operations to meet company objectives; updates and maintains the facility to accomplish the divisional safety and operational objectives
• Reviews field approvals and complex certification documents to ensure compliance with 14 CFR and Repair Station Manual procedures/polices
• Ensures that no defective, unserviceable, or non-airworthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by the Repair Station
• Ensures all documentation of completed work orders and inspection forms complies with current record retention and retrieval requirements (e.g. 14 CFR and RSM)
• Ensure adequate training, equipment, materials and competent personnel pertinent to the operations of the Repair Station that it may comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and manufacturer's recommendations
• Trains new personnel in performance of their duties and safety precautions relevant to the tasks for which they may be used; directs the development plan for team members with training deficiencies
• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling < 1%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises inspection employees in the Part 145 Repair Station. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and five to seven years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 years of management experience in FAA Repair Station environment, 5 years’ experience preferred

• 5 years of aircraft modification / maintenance experience

• 10 years’ experience working in a manufacturing / fabrication or completions/maintenance environment

• Advanced knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations

• Advanced knowledge of AC43.9 Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 337

• Advanced knowledge of FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 9, Section 1 (Field Approvals); AC43-210 Field Approvals and the FAA Field Approval Job Aid

• Advanced knowledge of the use and completion of FAA Form 8130-1, Issuance of Airworthiness Certification

• Advanced knowledge in FAA Import and Export Requirements in AC 21-2L (or current revision) as well as experience with the completion and submission of FAA Form 8130-6

• Intermediate knowledge of general quoting and bidding process

• Intermediate knowledge of avionics systems integration

• Basic knowledge of Federal, State and Local Government contract bidding / award requirements

• Experience with EMI, FADEC and HIRF testing requirements

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels

• Good oral and written communication and analytical skills

• Ability to manage several projects concurrently, while maintaining standards of excellence under pressure

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Basic knowledge and skills needed to use the internet for manufacturer’s websites, FAA websites and basic search functions as needed

• Knowledge and use of Adobe Professional for the creation of PDFs and combining PDFs into one document

• Knowledge and use of a DWG (AutoCAD format) reader

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with 5 years’ experience

• FAA Issued Inspection Authorization

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)