Jorge Da Costa
About Jorge Da Costa
Jorge Da Costa serves as the Program Quality Manager at Amentum, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in aviation quality assurance and management, he oversees a team of 85-100 employees and ensures compliance with quality management standards.
Work at Amentum
Jorge Da Costa has served as Program Quality Manager at Amentum since 2019. In this role, he oversees a team of approximately 85-100 employees at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. His responsibilities include ensuring adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) standards, specifically ISO 9001-2015 and QMS 14001-2015. He also manages internal audit teams and schedules, including Corrective Action Request (CAR) and Preventive Action Request (PAR) logs. Da Costa conducts management reviews to assess compliance trends and enhance the Quality Management System.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Amentum, Jorge Da Costa worked at Leidos as an Aviation Quality Assurance Auditor from 2018 to 2019 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Prior to that, he held positions at URS Corporation, An AECOM Company, as Aircraft Mechanic III Supervisor from 2016 to 2018, and at Lockheed Martin as Aircraft Quality Inspector from 2013 to 2016, both based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. His extensive background in quality assurance spans multiple roles and companies, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Background in Aircraft Maintenance
Jorge Da Costa's career in aircraft maintenance began at DynCorp International, where he worked in various roles from 2004 to 2013. He served as an Aircraft Mechanic for five years, followed by two years as an Aircraft Quality Inspector. His experience also includes a position as Aircraft Powerplant Repairer Supervisor in the US Army from 2000 to 2002. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of aircraft systems and quality management.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Da Costa studied at North Central Institute, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Technology from 2002 to 2003. His education provided a foundation in Aeronautics, Aviation, and Aerospace Science and Technology. This academic background, combined with his extensive work experience, has contributed to his expertise in quality management and aircraft maintenance.
Quality Management Initiatives
At Amentum, Jorge Da Costa has implemented Kaizen events aimed at streamlining processes and maximizing resources. He reviews Safety of Use Messages (SOUM) to ensure effective information dissemination and corrective actions. His proactive approach to quality management reflects his commitment to continuous improvement within the organization.