Vice President of Safety, Quality, Compliance

🔥 55 minutes ago

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Vice President

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King Aerospace

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1993

🚀 Aerospace

🎖️ Defense

🏭 Manufacturing

Aerospace • Defense • Manufacturing

King Aerospace is an aircraft support and MRO provider specializing in maintenance, repair, overhaul and modifications for corporate, VVIP and military/government aircraft. The company provides avionics, ISR support, aircraft interiors, paint, program management and sustainment services, with particular expertise on Boeing Business Jets and responsive global military support in demanding operational environments. King holds multiple repair station certifications (FAA, EASA, DGAC Mexico, Bermuda) and quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9110), positioning it as a mission-ready aviation services provider.

📋 Description

• Lead, establish, and maintain King Aerospace’s quality management, aviation safety, occupational health, and regulatory compliance programs across all operations • Establish and champion the strategic vision for quality systems in accordance with AS9100, AS9110, and ISO 9001 standards • Oversee quality control and quality assurance protocols across MRO, modification, and flight operations • Drive root-cause analysis, CAPA programs, and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies • Champion the company-wide Safety Management System and promote a transparent, non-punitive just culture • Direct Environmental Health and Safety operations for OSHA, EPA, and state/federal compliance • Lead aircraft mishap, occupational incident, and near-miss investigations • Serve as executive liaison to the FAA, DCMA, DOD, and foreign civil aviation authorities • Oversee DCMA Instruction 8210.1 compliance and ground/flight risk management for military contract operations • Direct internal and external quality audits, regulatory inspections, and customer oversight reviews • Partner with Procurement and Logistics on vendor quality management and supplier audits • Ensure traceability, counterfeit-part prevention, and AS6174/AS5553 compliance across the global supply chain • Mentor and lead Quality Directors, Safety Managers, Inspectors, and Compliance Specialists across domestic and forward-deployed sites • Provide data-driven quality, safety, and compliance reports to the Executive Leadership Team • Travel regularly for safety, quality, and compliance engagement and planning, approximately 30%–40% • Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business, Quality Management, or a related field preferred • Ten (10) or more years of progressive leadership experience in aviation quality, safety, and regulatory compliance within MRO, defense contracting, or aerospace manufacturing • Proven track record developing and executing strategies in government and commercial aviation environments • Strong understanding of DCMA Instruction 8210.1, FAA Part 145, FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and AS9100/AS9110 standards • Ability to write reports and business correspondence • Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and provide calm, decisive direction • Ability to translate complex audit findings, safety risk assessments, and technical compliance data into strategic insights • Ability to apply basic math and algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions • Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions • Ability to use a computer and related technology effectively • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally • Active Secret Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one, required • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license strongly preferred • ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE) or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred • Ability to travel on short notice • Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening

🏖️ Benefits

• Travel regularly to support safety, quality, and compliance engagement efforts and planning • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions • Equal Opportunity Employer • Employment contingent upon required pre-employment screenings in accordance with applicable laws and company policies

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