Quality Assurance Auditor – Aviation Maintenance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external audits of assigned stations, vendors, and subcontractors, documenting results and identifying hazards, risks, and nonconformities.
• Monitor compliance with Repair Station policies and procedures, the Safety Management System (SMS), and training program requirements using approved audit matrices and checklists.
• Identify systemic issues and procedural deficiencies and report findings to management.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled vendor and subcontractor audits to verify compliance with company requirements and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Conduct investigations into maintenance errors, quality escapes, and other quality-related events.
• Initiate, coordinate, and support Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), including root cause analysis and verification that corrective actions adequately address identified issues.
• Review CAP responses to ensure root causes are addressed and corrective actions are effective.
• Perform random surveillance of line maintenance and service checks to verify proper procedures, documentation, and paperwork usage.
• Audit maintenance work packages to confirm all assigned work has been properly completed, inspected, and documented.
• Research, retrieve, and interpret technical data, including drawings and maintenance documentation, as required.
• Maintain accurate and complete audit, surveillance, and investigation records.
• Support maintenance of the Repair Station Approved Vendor List.
• Promote a culture in which quality, safety, and regulatory compliance are shared responsibilities.
• Travel to line stations as required to perform audit and surveillance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a CFR Part 145 Repair Station or Part
  121 air carrier maintenance, quality assurance, or inspection environment.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, including 14
  
  CFR Parts
  43,145, and
  121.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate with no history of enforcement actions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

• Two (2) or more years of internal auditing experience within the aviation industry.
• Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance, or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all organizational levels, customers, and vendors.
• Effective analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail in a fast‑paced, operational environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in production and aircraft maintenance environments, including under adverse conditions.
• Willingness to work irregular schedules as operational needs require.