Safety & Compliance
Quality Assurance Manager — Global Hiring Overview
Quality Assurance Managers run the QA / audit function at airlines, MROs, and ATOs — ensuring continued regulatory compliance.
Median Salary
$115k
$82.8k – $161k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for quality assurance managers in the global aviation market is robust. Aviation employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in Quality Assurance Manager mandates, driven by tightening regulatory oversight, SMS maturity, and post-pandemic scrutiny.
Salary Trend
Quality Assurance Manager compensation typically falls between $82.8k and $161k, with experienced qa managers in the global aviation market commanding $161k+ at flagship airlines, top-tier MROs, and leading aerospace employers. Total compensation often includes housing, schooling, transport, per-diems, profit-share, type-rating bonds, and relocation support.
Career Path
Quality Assurance Managers typically progress to Aviation Safety Officer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist roles, or into safety manager, accountable manager, and head of safety tracks across the global hiring aviation market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run audit program across the organisation
- •Manage findings and corrective actions
- •Liaise with regulator on approvals
Qualifications
- •Aviation QA / Part 145 / Part OPS audit training
- •8+ years aviation QA
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Quality Assurance Manager jobs by city
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Dubai
2.6K openings · $150k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.2K openings · $147k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Sharjah
1.5K openings · $127k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Doha
2.3K openings · $150k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Riyadh
2.0K openings · $136k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Jeddah
1.8K openings · $127k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Muscat
1.4K openings · $121k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Manama
1.3K openings · $127k
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Kuwait City
1.5K openings · $138k
Quality Assurance Manager salary insights
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Dubai
$150k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Abu Dhabi
$147k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Sharjah
$127k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Doha
$150k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Riyadh
$136k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Jeddah
$127k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Muscat
$121k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Manama
$127k
Quality Assurance Manager salary in Kuwait City
$138k
Hiring by aviation industry
Commercial Airlines hiring Quality Assurance Managers
Full-service and low-cost passenger airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff at scale
Cargo Airlines hiring Quality Assurance Managers
Dedicated cargo airlines and integrators hiring across freighter operations, cargo handling, and logistics
Charter Airlines hiring Quality Assurance Managers
Charter operators and ACMI providers hiring across on-demand and seasonal flight operations
Private Aviation Operators hiring Quality Assurance Managers
Private jet operators, VVIP fleets, and fractional companies hiring across business jet operations
Business Aviation Companies hiring Quality Assurance Managers
Corporate flight departments and business jet operators hiring across crew, dispatch, and management
Airports hiring Quality Assurance Managers
International, regional, and cargo airports hiring across operations, terminal, and commercial functions
Airport Service Companies hiring Quality Assurance Managers
Airport concessionaires and service providers hiring across passenger services, retail, and F&B
Ground Handling Companies hiring Quality Assurance Managers
Independent ground handlers and airline subsidiaries hiring ramp, passenger, and cargo handling staff
MRO Providers hiring Quality Assurance Managers
MRO providers — airframe, engine, component — hiring engineers, technicians, and avionics specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Quality Assurance Manager in the global aviation market is around $115k, typically ranging from $82.8k to $161k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.