**Title:** Quality Manager **Location:** United States-South Carolina-Shaw AFB **Job Number:** 17456 **Description:** The Quality Manager will support the overall quality management of the F-16 CFT Program, including developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance policies and procedures in compliance with AS9110, F-16 USAFE Contract including CFT PWS and SOP, and applicable AAR Quality policies and procedures. The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate and standardize quality activities across all F-16 CFT operating locations. **What you will be responsible for:** + Update and maintain BMS documentation for the F-16 CFT program + Coordinate and support internal and external audits + Develop and maintain a Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Plan to clarify QA inspectors’ intent and standardize the way inspections are performed + Generate and deliver monthly quality status reports + Lead a recurring QA touch base with all site QA personnel to discuss significant issues, ideas for the program, questions about the MSR presentation/tracking application, and any other QA related topics + Support QA inspectors for individual meetings regarding their specific site’s issues, training and any other topics + Conduct regular audits and inspections of facilities, processes, and products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements + Perform over the shoulder inspections on QA inspectors during audits to ensure they are conducting themselves correctly and adhering to the established standard + Collaborate with site managers and other stakeholders to identify and resolve quality issues + Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics across all locations and implement corrective actions to address any deficiencies + Ensure all documentation and records related to quality assurance are accurate and up to date + Travel as required + Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: **What you will need to be successful in this role:** + Must meet one of the following requirements: + A Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience + An Associate's degree plus 10 years of related experience + High School Diploma plus 12 years of related experience + F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other fighter jet experience may be considered + Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required + Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance quality management + Ability to positively manage relationships with technicians, site leads, and customer personnel + Excellent communication skills for preparing reports, presentations, and operational briefings + Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on risk management and contingency planning + Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement and lean six sigma **The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:** + Competitive salary and bonus package + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage + 401(k) retirement plan with company match + Generous paid time off program + Professional development and career advancement opportunities **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** + The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms + Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday + Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.