Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
What You'll do:
Develop, implements, and monitors business unit quality policies and procedures consistent with company and strategic business unit objectives. Manages strategic business unit quality activities and resources.
Continuously monitors quality data (warranty, product rectification, customer satisfaction, etc.) for improvement opportunities across the business unit. Works with the business unit strategic group to select, manage, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring the degree by which the business unit’s quality goals, objectives and standards are being met.
Lead and participates in the business unit quality audit and corrective action process by providing training, facilitation, recommendations and leadership, as required, to achieve optimal results. Assists external auditors from various quality associations. Monitors, reviews and conducts sub-contractor audits in liaison with supplier development.
Interface with marketing, operations and engineering to establish quality requirements on individual products and services on the basis of customer needs, the fit, form and function of the product, and to ensure that quality considerations are properly addressed as early as possible in the product or process design stage.
Monitors warranty procedures including investigation, root-cause, corrective action and follow-up to ensure that continuous improvement is occurring.
Collects and analyzes quality data for the purpose of identifying trends with respect to non-conformance documents
Analyzes, evaluates, and presents information concerning factors such as business situations, production capabilities, remanufacturing problems, statistical trends, and proposed process changes. Reviews factors in light of quality of product and reliability of quality during production.
Researches, compiles, and reviews company procedures.
Maintain currency on regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Seek new quality methodologies for implementation in support of business unit strategic initiatives.
Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
Actively participates in the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
Carries out special projects as assigned.
Position Requirements:
2 plus years of experience with airworthiness certification requirements and regulatory bodies (TC, CAAC, FAA, etc.) applicable to business unit needs.
2 plus years of prior Quality experience as it relates to FAA Part 145 Repair Station and prior FAA exposure with FSDO office.
2 plus years of ISO 9000 quality system requirements
2 plus years of working knowledge of internal audit policies and procedures.
2 plus years of working knowledge of production management computer systems.
2 plus years of prior or current supervisory experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, or airline maintenance.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or aerospace engineering; or equivalent / A&P certificate.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Desired Requirements:
Solid background of strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
2 plus years of thorough knowledge of ISO 9000 quality system requirements
2 plus years of thorough knowledge of internal audit policies and procedures.
2 plus years of working knowledge of production management computer systems.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills
- 1-3 years experience with airworthiness certification requirements and regulatory bodies (TC, CAAC, FAA)
- 1-3 years prior Quality experience related to FAA Part 145 Repair Station and prior FAA exposure with FSDO office
- 2-4 years thorough knowledge of ISO 9000 quality system requirements
- 2-4 years thorough knowledge of internal audit policies and procedures
- 2-4 years working knowledge of production management computer systems
- 1-3 years prior or current supervisory experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, or airline maintenance
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or aerospace engineering; or equivalent / A&P certificate
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
