Head of Aerospace Quality

Job Location : East Industry : Aerospace Job Duties Regulatory & Quality Management - Ensure compliance with CAAS, EASA, FAA, CAAC, CAAM, CAAT Part-145 and other applicable aviation regulations. - Lead and maintain the Quality and Flight Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, EN9100/9110 and company standards. - Define and deploy the local Quality and Flight Safety strategy aligned with business objectives. Audit & Compliance - Manage internal and external audits by aviation authorities, customers and certification bodies. - Monitor compliance, oversee corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement - Lead investigations into quality events and non-conformities using structured root cause analysis. - Ensure regulatory occurrence reporting and drive corrective and preventive actions. - Promote Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across operations. Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Lead and develop the Quality team while fostering a strong quality and safety culture. - Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS and regional leadership to drive compliance and operational excellence. - Report quality performance and compliance metrics to senior management and headquarters. Safety & External Relations - Support Safety Management activities, crisis response and major incident management. - Act as the primary liaison with aviation authorities, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders. - Requirements - Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. - Minimum 8 years’ experience in Quality or Compliance within the aerospace industry, preferably in a Part-145 maintenance environment. - Strong knowledge of CAAS, EASA, FAA and other international aviation regulations. - Solid understanding of ISO 9001, EN9100/9110 Quality Management Systems. - Proven experience leading audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Demonstrated leadership experience in a multicultural environment. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. - Willingness to travel internationally when required.