Aerospace Lead Auditor

Does the combination of high stakes safety, technical engagement with cutting edge technology, professional freedom, and intellectual challenge appeal to you? Turn your industry experience into a legacy. As an Aerospace auditor, you don't just check boxes, you play a critical role in enhancing passenger safety and driving the future of aerospace quality. Not only can you leverage your years of engineering, quality or manufacturing expertise, but you can enjoy the autonomy of a professional career where you are in control of your agenda.

Become part of an elite, in demand group of professionals. Aerospace auditing is a high profile, stable career that we can help you achieve. EAGLE Certification Group is interested in growing Aerospace Auditors by offering the ability to be an Aerospace Auditor Apprentice in Southwest Ohio. This structured apprenticeship program provides hands‑on, on‑the‑job training and mentorship to prepare qualified individuals to conduct management system audits in the aerospace sector.

The Apprentice will work under the guidance of experienced auditors while progressively developing the competencies required to independently lead audits. Since 1994, EAGLE has served companies across the globe by providing second and third‑party audits of their quality, environmental, health and safety, or food safety management systems. We are an accredited certification body that delivers objective, impartial audits with high integrity, exceptional service and great care.

Our mission is to help our clients grow, improve and achieve their goals through a seamless, value‑added auditing process.

• Coordinate and plan all resources necessary to lead an on‑site audit at the customer's location, under supervision as needed. Research, prepare, and communicate an effective audit schedule for upcoming audits that ensures efficiency and compliance with all audit requirements.

• Participate in and progressively conduct effective on‑site audits including opening meetings, interviews, records inspection, process tracking, site inspections (physically observing activities where performed and making detailed notes of strengths and weaknesses), and closing meetings.

• Real projects with real impact from day one
• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth
• Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths
• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

• Minimum 4 years of Aerospace and Defense (ASD) work experience within the last 10 years within the ASD industry with direct involvement in engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, or process control within any of the following organizations:
  Major Equipment Manufacturer/Integrator Organization;
  Prime/OEM Organization; ASD Regulatory Agency (FAA, DoD, NASA).

• In‑person training at client facilities under the supervision of experienced lead auditors.
• ISO
  9001 Lead Auditor Course with 20 audit days to full approval as a Lead Auditor.
• ASD Lead Auditor Course – Evidence of passing a TPAB approved ASD Lead Auditor Course.
• IAQG Sanctioned Requisites – Evidence of successful completion (including examination, as applicable, of any IAQG requisites).
• Development of competence for various industry codes and business scopes.
• Ongoing development after ASD approval to further enhance competence and skills.

• Ability to understand complex technical procedures relative to audited processes. Formulates analysis and position on compliance to established standards. Able to appreciate and understand different solutions to a problem.
• Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate at all levels within an organization (i.e.: employees, management, etc.), as well as customers, other auditors and EAGLE staff.
• Detailed and concise with report writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and computer email programs and willing to learn and adopt new technology and software.
• Understands the management process to recognize a customer's management strengths, weaknesses and culture during an audit. Works well with other auditors, customers and EAGLE staff to successfully manage the interactions and audit process.
• Strong technical, administrative, analytical and communication abilities required. Expertise and experience with processes and requirements of audit standards are required. Must continually work to enhance understanding of audit processes and requirements.
• Documents the details of the audit process for review by customers, EAGLE staff, and possibly Accreditation Body review.

US Certified third‑party auditor Pay Range: $150–200k. Salary: $120000–200000 per year.