Helicopter & Rotorcraft Quality Assurance Manager

The Structures Company

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Mesa, Arizona

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/17/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

JOB TITLE

Helicopter & Rotorcraft Quality Assurance Manager

LOCATION

Mesa, AZ

PAY RATE:

$115K 125K/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract (Full Time)

Industry:

Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks:

Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide:

Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Responsible for compliance with Repair Station and Quality Control Manual (RSQCM) and approved Training program.

Directs, plans, and lays out inspection standards, methods, and procedures in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturers specifications, and recommendations.

Directly supervises and manages Quality Assurance Department staff including Chief Inspector, Inspectors, and Records Personnel.

Assures all inspections are properly performed and that proper inspection records, reports, and forms are completed and executed prior to releasing product for return to service.

Approves implementation or changes to all forms and tags used by the repair station.

Determines that all technical data on articles overhauled or repaired are kept current with latest revisions including manufacturers overhaul manuals, service bulletins, part specifications, and FAA approved data.

Assures periodic checks on all inspection tools and calibration of precision equipment and maintains current records of those inspections and tests.

Assures that no defective, unserviceable, or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or article released by the repair station.

Oversees preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspections of all articles maintained by the repair station and recording of results.

Maintains and keeps current a regulatory library including federal aviation regulations, type certificate data sheets, and FAA published airworthiness directives.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.

FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.

5+ years of experience in an FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station including progressive experience in supervisory and inspector roles.

5+ years of experience in an FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station specifically working on or overseeing A&P or Inspector roles on Rotorcraft including Bell, MD, and Airbus.

Technical degree in Aviation related field (degree may be offset by additional experience).

Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to maintenance programs and procedures.

Computer skills necessary to operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.

Experience using aircraft maintenance planning software systems such as EBIS.

Experience in

ISO 9001

Quality Management System compliance and quality metrics related to maintenance and parts.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords:

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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