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Location: Retford Airport
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type:
Contact: Luke Sutton
Sector: Quality Control & Assurance
Job Role:
DEA Aviation is a specialist airborne services provider and airworthiness management and maintenance organisation based at Retford/Gamston Airport. The Group flies Diamond DA42 & DA62 aircraft as part of its global AOC footprint in a plethora of operations, with DEA Engineering managing the airworthiness aircraft in varying classes and types.
An exciting opportunity has recently presented itself within the Management Systems department. More specifically, a Quality Manager is required to monitor the compliance of DEA Aviation’s airworthiness activities (Part-M / -145) in accordance with the relevant requirements (e.g. EASA / CAA, etc).
Job description:
Ultimately hold position of Form 4 Quality Manager (-M / -145)
Encourage a Just Culture and strive for continuous improvement
Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure the Management Systems are running effectively
Carry out scheduled internal audits for airworthiness activities
Issue Findings to responsible personnel and manage corrective action
Manage authorisations of certifying staff
Convene meetings in accordance with published documentation
Liaison with the relevant competent authorities & agencies
Candidate minimum requirements:
Airworthiness related qualification (e.g. LAE, formal apprenticeship)
Appropriately trained in quality management (Part-M / Part-145)
5 years’ aviation experience relevant to the position
2 years’ experience in quality management and auditing
Experience working with the following environments (CAMO, & Part-145)
Self-motivated individual
High level of integrity
Assertive with good interpersonal communication skills
Acquiring and inquisitive mind
Excellent attention to detail
Sound management of deadlines
Candidate preferable requirements:
Experience in an AOC environment
Be willing to travel internationally
Experience liaising with competent authorities & agencies
Fully conversant of EASA & UK airworthiness regulations
Experience in open reporting and management systems
Experience of SMS
Successful candidates will be joining a close-knit team who ensure activities are carried out in a compliant and safe manner.
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