Senior Quality Consultant - JAX

Tactical Air Support, Inc.Senior Quality ConsultantJacksonville, FLSalary range: $99.00 - $125.00 hourly, DOESummaryTactical Air Support (TAS) is seeking a Senior Quality Consultant responsible for quality, airworthiness, and assurance across all company operations. This position will establish, govern, and continuously strengthen TAS's Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational discipline, and customer confidence across aviation services, maintenance, manufacturing, and program execution.Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Quality is a key member of the senior leadership team and operates with the independence and authority necessary to halt work, escalate issues, and safeguard safety, compliance, and contractual integrity. This role provides strategic oversight of quality assurance, quality control, and program quality while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, and the Program Management Office. THIS IS APPROXIMATELY A 3 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION, ON SITE AT OUR JACKSONVILLE / CECIL FIELD, FL LOCATION.This role exists to ensure Tactical Air Support never compromises safety, compliance, or customer trust in pursuit of schedule, cost, or growth.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Quality & Assurance LeadershipDefine and execute TAS's enterprise quality and assurance strategy aligned with business objectives, customer commitments, and long-term growth.Serve as the authority for quality, airworthiness, and compliance across all operations, with final decision-making responsibility in matters impacting safety, regulatory compliance, or certification.Establish clear accountability and governance for quality outcomes at all organizational levels.Quality Management System (QMS) GovernanceLead the TAS Quality Management System, including compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable aerospace and defense regulations.Ensure QMS integration across operations, maintenance, manufacturing, engineering, and program management.Risk, Safety, and Change ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate quality, safety, and operational risks before they impact airworthiness, customers, or contractsServe as the authority for change managementServe as the authority for configuration control and change management, ensuring changes to aircraft, maintenance, engineering, or operations are properly evaluated, approved, documented, communicated, and implemented.Integrate human factors, configuration control, and operational discipline into all quality and change processes.Operational & Program Quality OversightEnsure quality performance across aviation operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and program execution.Provide independent oversight and verification of quality performance across aviation operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and program execution.Partner with operational leaders to improve manufacturability, reliability, and process discipline without compromising safety or compliance.Support the Program Management Office by ensuring quality requirements are embedded in program planning and execution.Customer & Regulatory EngagementServe as the senior quality interface with customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities.Serve as TAS's senior authority in customer and regulatory engagements related to quality, investigations, audit findings, and corrective actions, protecting customer confidence and contractual standing.Lead quality investigations, root cause analyses, and customer corrective actions.Maintain audit readiness and certification status across all applicable standards.Performance Management & ReportingEstablish and monitor enterprise quality KPIs, trends, and risk indicators.Provide clear, executive-level reporting to the CEO and senior leadership on quality performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Operations Management or related technical field; MBA or other advanced degree preferredLean Six Sigma, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE), Lead Auditor certifications preferredMinimum 15 years of progressive experience in military/defense aviation, aerospace, aviation maintenance or manufacturingAt least 10 years of senior leadership experience leading quality organizations in complex, regulated aviation environmentsDeep expertise in AS9100 and aerospace quality and regulatory frameworksExperience working with and complying with DCMA audits regulations and maintaining successful relationships with DoD customers across multiple defense aviation programsStrong business acumen aligning quality strategies with overall business objectivesProven track record with quality management systems implementation and oversightProven ability to lead through operational complexity, growth, and regulatory scrutinyDemonstrated success leading enterprise QMS programs and cross-functional change initiativesTrack record in leading aviation quality investigations and preparing corrective actionsExcellent communication skills and strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner with customers and TAS leadershipDemonstrated executive judgment and strategic mindset focused on driving innovation and continuous improvementValid state driver's licenseMust be lawfully eligible to work in the United States, complete a U.S. government I-9 form, and successfully pass a government background checkWork AuthorizationMust be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 FormPre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including marijuana) requiredOccasional aircraft hangar or warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes from engines and chemicals, unpredictable climate (hot/cold), and electrical shock, or trip or slip hazards.May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materialsTactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/DEI/Disabled/Veterans EmployerI understand that if an offer of employment is made, I may be required to undergo investigation into all statements and references contained in this application. Said investigation may include credit, driving, criminal background, professional references, and other background checks. By applying for this position, I authorize post-offer investigation into my background as necessary and as a condition of employment. Note: a criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it substantially relates to the position in question. California Only: You have a right to receive public records documenting an arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien, or outstanding judgment that are obtained without using the services of an investigative consumer reporting agency (CA Civil Code §1786.53). Pursuant to California law, you are entitled to waive this right.