At Advanced Air of West Palm Beach, quality isn't just inspected, it’s engineered into everything we do.
As an AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified aerospace manufacturer and FAA Repair Station, we manufacture precision-machined landing gear components for commercial, military, and private aviation customers. Every component we produce plays a critical role in keeping aircraft flying safely.
We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager who is ready to lead our Quality organization, drive continuous improvement, and build a culture where excellence is the standard—not the goal.
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, mentoring teams, and partnering with customers, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do
As our Director of Quality, you'll oversee every aspect of our Quality Management System while partnering with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Leadership to ensure every product meets the highest aerospace standards.
In this role, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Quality team, including inspectors and CMM programmers.
- Manage and continuously improve our AS9100D and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Ensure compliance with FAA Repair Station requirements and customer-specific quality standards.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to solve quality challenges while supporting production goals.
- Lead internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections with confidence.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions through Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and 8D methodologies.
- Review engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to ensure product conformity.
- Monitor quality performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and eliminate recurring issues.
- Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and strengthen long-term relationships.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase process capability and operational excellence
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills.
Required Qualifications
- Five or more years of Quality experience within aerospace manufacturing
- Three or more years leading Quality teams
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100D and ISO 9001
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Knowledge of CNC machining, precision measurement, inspection techniques, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Repair Station experience
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Lead Auditor certification
- Experience within ITAR-controlled manufacturing
- ERP/MRP system experience
- Experience with CMM programming and precision inspection equipment
What Success Looks Like
Our ideal Quality Manager is someone who:
- Leads by example on the manufacturing floor.
- Inspires accountability across every department.
- Builds trust with customers, auditors, and team members.
- Balances production priorities with uncompromising quality standards.
- Looks beyond today's problems to create long-term improvements.
Why Join Advanced Air?
You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact—not just maintain a system.
We offer the chance to:
- Lead quality initiatives that directly influence company performance.
- Work with advanced aerospace manufacturing technologies.
- Collaborate with an experienced leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Develop and mentor talented employees while shaping the future of our Quality organization.
- Help manufacture mission-critical components used throughout the aerospace industry.
If you're looking for a leadership role where your ideas matter and your work makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
About Advanced Air
Advanced Air of West Palm Beach is an AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified aerospace manufacturer and FAA Repair Station specializing in precision-machined landing gear components. We manufacture complex, build-to-print components for commercial, military, and private aviation customers while maintaining the highest standards of quality, traceability, and customer satisfaction.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to do a drug screening?
Ability to Commute:
- Jupiter, FL 33478 (Required)
Work Location: In person
