Army Aviation Quality Manager – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

About the role

The Army Aviation Quality Manager will lead the quality program at Camp Arifjan, ensuring that aviation products and maintenance activities meet contractual and regulatory standards. This senior position oversees QC personnel, drives continuous improvement, and coordinates audits and corrective actions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, apply, revise and implement quality assurance plans and audits for aviation products.
• Maintain receiving, in‑process and final inspection standards in line with company and contract requirements.
• Write and update QA/QC procedures and establish key performance measures.
• Perform root‑cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and monitor progress.
• Lead internal and external audits, prepare reports and define audit schedules.
• Coordinate customer Corrective Action Response (CAR) and ensure compliance with contractual specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement through training, communication and process‑improvement programs.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required and obtain necessary security clearances.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of Quality Manager experience, including at least 2 years in aviation QA/QC and 2 years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) – Master’s degree reduces required experience.
• Valid US passport, ability to obtain Kuwait PCC & Visa, and pass CENTCOM medical requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance (NAC‑I T1) Public Trust.
• Willingness to travel and deploy to Kuwait.

Required skills

• ISO 9000 quality standards
• Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Statistical analysis methods
• Root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action implementation
• QA/QC audit management
• Process improvement techniques
• Quality assurance planning