Quality Manager in Aviation Maintenance We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop a comprehensive quality management system within an aviation maintenance environment.
Reporting to senior management, this role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all maintenance activities.
This is a senior leadership position suited to a proactive professional with strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities Establish, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the organisations Quality Management System Ensure full compliance with applicable aviation regulatory requirements and industry standards Develop, maintain, and control quality procedures, processes, and organisational manuals Obtain and maintain all required regulatory approvals and operational authorisations Plan and conduct internal audits, including oversight of external service providers Act as the primary interface with aviation authorities and regulatory bodies Manage certifying authority processes and personnel authorisations Establish and oversee maintenance personnel training programmes, including qualifications and competency records Independently develop and implement repair station and operational processes, including external interface processes Support operations in translating contractual and regulatory requirements into stable production outputs Ensure conformity with airworthiness, environmental, health and safety requirements Coordinate quality activities across internal departments and with external partner networks Manage quality incidents, escapes, and corrective action processes Specific Accountabilities Monitor, audit, and optimise quality procedures and operational processes Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions Organise and deliver required technical, regulatory, and human factors training Maintain effective communication with regulatory authorities Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, materials, finance, and support functions Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation Candidate Profile Proven leadership experience managing teams and projects Strong background in quality management and auditing within a regulated environment High level of attention to detail with a disciplined and structured approach Ability to lead and manage change effectively Strong problem-solving capability in dynamic and high-pressure environments Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Customer-focused mindset with strong business awareness Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently Excellent verbal and written communication skills Willingness to travel as required Qualifications & Experience Relevant third-level qualification or equivalent industry experience Demonstrated experience in Quality Management and regulatory compliance Strong leadership and decision-making capability Experience working collaboratively with peer leadership teams Knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations is highly desirable Additional German language skills are an advantage Salary & Benefits Competitive salary in the range of depending on experience 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays Private health insurance Company sick pay scheme Life assurance Discounted long-haul and domestic flight travel Skills: Quality Assurance Compliance audits regulations aviation regulatory affairs Benefits: Group Life Assurance Pension Fund Parking Staff Discounts health insurance annual leave