Quality Assurance Manager

The Aircraft Quality Assurance Manager serves as the primary technical advisory agency in the maintenance organization, assisting maintenance supervision at all levels to identify, validate and/or resolve quality, proficiency and/or compliance issues impacting mission generation.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Implement and administer the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program and other programs as applicable IAW DAFI 21-101 and Major Command Supplements.
• Determine training requirements for employees to ensure necessary competency.
• Facilitate the flow of information to employees and managers on all issues that affect processes and procedures, to include technical order changes.
• Prepare plans, policies, and procedures for the offices to ensure efficient quality operation.
• Monitor processes to ensure success and to correct negative trends. 
• Ensure compliance with Company Procedures and policies, AS9110 Standards, applicable portions of the Performance Work Statement and Statement of Work.
• Manage and provide data analysis for the following Processes:
• A) Aircraft Maintenance Quality Control/Assurance
• B) Aircraft Maintenance Training Office
• C) OnPoint Training Functions oversight.
• Ensure the Program Director and Director of Maintenance are informed of quality assurance activities that relate to the contract/program requirements.
• Evaluate and analyze deficiencies and problem areas identified are key functions that highlight and reveal underlying causes of poor quality in the maintenance production effort.
• Validate aircraft and equipment condition and personnel proficiency through the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program.
• The manager is responsible to the MXG/CC or equivalent to perform as the primary technical advisory agency for maintenance actions and to assist work center supervisors in reviewing tasks involved in supporting the maintenance effort.
• Scope includes support for 195 T-1, T-6, and T-38 aircraft and 8 to 12 personnel.
• This position requires a minimum 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, and some weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in related field, and eight (8) years relative experience, five (5) years of which must be Department of Defense experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of ten (10) years of directly related experience, seven (7) years of which must be Department of Defense experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years supervisorial experience with general aviation, military aircraft, or manufacturing.
• Must possess ability to understand and comply with Government publications and technical orders.
• Must possess ability to perform analytical analysis and apply risk management techniques.
• Experience in conflict resolution, team building, and coaching skills.
• Prior experience with unionized workforce highly desired.

       

Compensation Details:

$115,000 - $125,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

01/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding),