JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Quality Director to lead and reorganize the Quality Department.

The person will be responsible for:

• Leading the team of quality and the quality management system , in compliance with the applicable standards (EN91xx, EASA Part21, 145, 66 and 147, ISO14001, etc.);
• Maintaining company certifications and obtaining those necessary to achieve our Operational Plan and sustain our growth;
• Ensuring that the quality system complies with current regulations through the monitoring of organization, product, and procedures;
• Maintaining contact with Aviation Authorities and Certification Bodies;
• Collaborating with company managers to assess the adequacy of company procedures and manuals, while also considering regulatory updates and continuous improvements.
• Managing internal audits and, when necessary, defining and implementing corrective actions, including those requested by Aviation Authorities and Certification Bodies, ensuring they have had the desired effects;
• Evaluating processes for new operations, writing qualification reports, and approving possible extensions of the Approved Operations List;
• Preventing legal risks for the company and the employer;
• Supervising the qualification and ongoing training of staff;
• Defining information and training programs for workers’ health, environment, and safety, together with the HSE Manager;
• Preparing the department’s annual budget and ensuring that annual operational costs align with the planned budget.

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive experience in the aeronautical quality sector;
• Knowledge of aviation regulations;
• Experience in managing quality systems;
• English level C1 and Italian level B2;
• Aeronautical engineering degree is preferred.
  Strategic vision, leadership skills, diplomacy, mediation abilities, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Professional

• Leading the team of quality and the quality management system , in compliance with the applicable standards (EN91xx, EASA Part21, 145, 66 and 147, ISO14001, etc.);
• Maintaining company certifications and obtaining those necessary to achieve our Operational Plan and sustain our growth;
• Ensuring that the quality system complies with current regulations through the monitoring of organization, product, and procedures;
• Maintaining contact with Aviation Authorities and Certification Bodies;
• Collaborating with company managers to assess the adequacy of company procedures and manuals, while also considering regulatory updates and continuous improvements.
• Managing internal audits and, when necessary, defining and implementing corrective actions, including those requested by Aviation Authorities and Certification Bodies, ensuring they have had the desired effects;
• Evaluating processes for new operations, writing qualification reports, and approving possible extensions of the Approved Operations List;
• Preventing legal risks for the company and the employer;
• Supervising the qualification and ongoing training of staff;
• Defining information and training programs for workers’ health, environment, and safety, together with the HSE Manager;
• Preparing the department’s annual budget and ensuring that annual operational costs align with the planned budget