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Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Quality Director Part 145/21 in our Hughes Network Systems division. Hughes is a leading provider of satellite products and services that recently announced disruptive in-flight connectivity solutions for airlines.

This position is responsible for leading quality activities across the IFC product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aviation industry standards and regulations. The role works closely with Aircraft Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams to deliver high-quality, reliable IFC systems that meet or exceed customer and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stay up to date with aviation regulations and certification requirements
• As the team grows, lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and expertise in engineering principles and aviation-specific knowledge in the aviation regulatory environment
• Responsible for the airworthiness of aircraft IFC systems in development and in-service
• Direct oversight of all Aero Quality personnel
• Establish an FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) form inception to FAA approval
• Serve as FAA PMA ODA Administrator within Hughes ODA
• Assist the VP Aviation Engineering, Certification, and Quality to establish an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ODA form inception to FAA approval
• Serve as Back-up FAA STC ODA Administrator
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program for IFC systems, ensuring compliance with all safety, regulatory requirements, and performance
• Ensures that all aircraft certification practices adhere to governing regulations
• Primary FAA (and other CAA) regulatory interface for Part 21 and Part 145 matters
• Design, develop, implement and oversee FAA Part 21 part manufacturing quality system
• Design, develop, implement and oversee FAA Part 145 repair station quality system
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for any engineering defects or failures in IFC systems, driving continuous improvement
• Develop and enforce quality control processes, ensuring that all engineering and certification activities are executed with precision and integrity
• Ensure robust documentation, traceability, and validation of IFEC systems throughout their lifecycle

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 15 years of experience in aircraft certification, delivery, and maintenance
• 10 years in a leadership role focusing on IFEC systems, certification, and quality
• Prior experience reviewing and authoring company manuals and processes related to aviation certification, manufacturing, and repair
• Prior experience as an FAA DAR, and/or ODA Insp UM with a stellar record
• Prior experience managing cross-functional teams and driving large, complex projects from concept to certification and deployment

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of aviation certification processes (FAA, EASA, and other international authorities), including safety regulations, airworthiness requirements, and aircraft system integration.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA Part 21, Part 121, and Part 145 regulations and operations
• FAA DAR
• Part 25 Certification Engineering experience
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience with QMS software, SAP, Jira, and quality analytics tools
• Familiarity with IFC systems, avionics, or connected aircraft technologies is a plus
• FAA PMA ODA Training
• FAA STC ODA Training

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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