Nac Senior Director Of Quality Control

The mission of Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is to provide safe, reliable aviation cargo services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.

The compensation range for this position in Seattle is $127,660 to $191,485

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision
• Company-provided benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
• Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period
• Annual bonus and salary review programs
• Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays
• Reimbursement benefits like fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually
• Plus many employee discounts with major retailers

Responsible for the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program to ensure maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations are performed in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and Company Operations Specifications.  Responsible for the surveillance and Quality Control of all maintenance providers, overhaul facilities, aircraft records, airworthiness of Company-operated aircraft, engines, components, appliances, and the release of them to service.  Plan, organize, direct and control key activities, change procedures, and make safety risk acceptance decisions for the policies and processes within area of responsibility.

• Maintains applicable Federal Aviation Administration manuals to include approval and submission for approval of all necessary revisions.
• Maintains Part D and Part E of the Company Operations Specifications by performing a monthly audit comparing the OpSpecs to the current FAA list on the Web Based Operations Safety System (WebOPSS) website.
• Responsible for the management of aircraft Records Section and assures editing and accuracy of all aircraft logbooks, maintenance of all current and historical aircraft records and completion of inspection packages for all maintenance.
• Responsible for the management of the Inspection Section to assure the inspection of all maintenance performed on Company aircraft.
• Assures the content of the NAC Authorizations List is current and accurate.
• Supervises the Quality Control department to assure the establishment and monitoring of the Company’s analysis, surveillance, and reliability programs.
• Evaluates and processes changes in inspection and maintenance procedures as recommended by the Quality Assurance Analyst.
• Delegates inspection and maintenance or airworthiness release authority to qualified maintenance personnel in accordance with approved Company maintenance procedures.
• Assures that each aircraft identified in Company Operations Specification D092 as approved for RVSM Operations, is maintained under the approved Company RVSM System Maintenance Program.
• Assures that each aircraft identified in Company Operations Specification D086, Maintenance Program Authorization for Two-Engine Airplanes Used in Extended Range Operations, is maintained under the approved Company ETOPS Maintenance Program.
• Assures the Quality Control of all Company aircraft and aircraft components through Maintenance Outsourcing, External Audit Program and CASP.
• Assures compliance with the maintenance outsourcing process.
• Assures the collection of all FAA Forms 337, Engineering Orders, and airworthiness releases from all maintenance and overhaul maintenance providers used by the Company.
• Establishes and manages the Company’s self-audit program for the Maintenance Department.
• Assures the submission of all required maintenance reports to the FAA
• Assures the preparation of any engineering necessary for maintaining aircraft in a continuous airworthy condition and the obtaining of any necessary engineering authorizations for modifications and repairs, assuring instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Develops and prepares the Quality Control department budgets and enforces effective financial control.
• Maintains a close working relationship with other departments l
• Serves as Company liaison with the FAA, NTSB, other airlines, and agencies, as appropriate
• Assures the implementation, training, and overall management of the Minimum Equipment List Management Program.
• Jointly manages with the Director, Flight Operations and the Senior Director, Maintenance the MEL/CDL procedures process.
• Ensures the quality of the rejected parts policies and procedures of the Company.
• Manages the calibrated equipment and shelf-life policies.
• Assures maintenance weight and balance processes are complied with and performs required tasks.
• Responsible for identifying hazards within the Company’s operations and systems and reporting those hazards through the WBAT or departmental hazard reporting systems.
• Responsibility and authority to develop, implement and maintain SMS processes that are applicable to maintenance operations in accordance with Safety Management Manual, Chapter 3.
• Fosters a positive and productive work environment.
• Provide effective leadership and ensure all team members receive appropriate training, coaching, mentoring, and development.

• Travel to stations throughout the network including regular travel to Miami, Honolulu, Outstations, MROs, and Line Maintenance providers.
• Works closely with counterpart at Aloha Air Cargo
• Leads change.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A valid FAA mechanic’s certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings and have held these ratings for at least 3 years.
• Must meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 119.67(c).

• Hold a mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings and have held these ratings for at least 3 years.
• Have at least 3 years of maintenance experience on different types of large aircraft with 10 or more passenger seats with an air carrier or certificated repair station, 1 year of which must have been as maintenance inspector; and
• Have at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as the certificate holder uses.
• Knowledgeable about the Code of Federal Regulations, aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, the Company maintenance manuals, FAA approved Operations Specifications and applicable maintenance provisions of 14 CFR Part 121.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of:
• Applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• FAA Operating Certificates
• Operations Specifications
• Be knowledgeable of or be able to rapidly learn company manuals, policies and procedures, inventory protocols, training program, etc.
• Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team as well as foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Must have past supervisory experience including full cycle of responsibilities including hiring, training, staff development, progressive discipline, and terminations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive, collaborative relationships across departments/operating companies and work cooperatively to solve problems.
• Must have prior experience preparing and monitoring budgets in a business environment.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check and receive TSA clearance to work in secure area.

• Positions at this level have a high level of communication with company leadership, varied internal stakeholders, staff, regulators, external stakeholders, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to give clear written and oral instructions to team members, vendors, or other stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, procedures manuals, correspondence, and other related materials.
• Requires ability to respond effectively verbally and in writing to inquiries from regulators.

• Most work is performed in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. 
• However, this position will spend time in other environments such as maintenance hangar, outdoor airline ramp, etc.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions (extreme cold or heat), fumes, wet surfaces, and icy conditions.
• Office space is inside the maintenance hangar building.

• The employee is regularly required to sit and sometimes stand.
• The employee will need to see (including close vision), speak and hear.
• Manual dexterity is required for input into or manipulation of spreadsheets, composing composition and reports, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This Description intends to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email RecruitingTeam@saltchukaviationss.com

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