Compliance Monitoring Officer

GAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL is seeking a Quality Assurance/Compliance Monitoring Officer to support the QA strategy for an aviation maintenance site in Abu Dhabi. You will capture KPI data, report health metrics to the QA Manager and program teams, and help drive continual improvement of the quality management system.

The role requires 8+ years in aviation QA/auditing, an FAA A&P license (IA preferred), and IRCA/RAB assessor credentials. Will travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc in aviation related studies or equivalent of 10 years in aviation QA/auditing.
• FAA A&P License (prefer IA) and aerospace assessor certification.
• Experience with quality management systems and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the QA strategy within the aviation maintenance site.
• Conduct scheduled site auditing per GAL maintenance contract.
• Develop QA KPI data and report to maintenance program management.
• Perform compliance audits and root-cause analysis for corrective actions.
• Analyze data and provide monthly management reports.
• Drive continual improvement of the quality management system.
• Maintain familiarity with military regulations and OEM drawings.
• Travel between maintenance sites and headquarters as needed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

KPI reporting

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

BA / BSc in aviation related studies

FAA A&P License (IA preferred)

IRCA / RAB Aerospace Assessor

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

The Quality Assurance/Compliance Monitoring Officer will support and execute the Quality Assurance strategy within the aviation maintenance site as directed by the GAL QA Manager and/or Aviation Directorate in accordance with AFAD Technical Affairs Directorate regulations to ensure contractual requirements are being maintained. The QAO will also capture the defined aviation QA Key Performance Indicator(s) (KPI’s) data and report this information to the relevant maintenance program management team and the QA Manager to monitor the overall health of the aviation maintenance program.

Minimum Qualification:

• BA / BSc in aviation related studies or equivalent of 10 years of aviation quality assurance maintenance and auditing roles.
• FAA A&P Mechanic License (preferably an IA License).
• IRCA / RAB Aerospace Assessor (past or present certification).

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 8+ years working in an aviation quality assurance and auditing roles, various military aviation regulations, experience in International Quality Assurance standards and their applications. Must be experienced with multiple computer based software and program usage and be able to drive and enable the development of quality management systems within organizations.
• Experienced aircraft inspector, inspection techniques and auditing standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for supporting the aviation maintenance site auditing scheduled as defined in the GAL maintenance contract.
2. Assist the QA Manager in meeting and ensuring compliance to the documented quality management system auditing requirements and its processes.
3. Assist in the development of the relevant quality assurance KPI(s) to measure and monitor the aviation maintenance programs performance.
4. Carry out compliance audits for both GAL as required at both headquarters and/or the maintenance sites and performs root cause analysis as required for corrective actions and support maintenance in continual improvement of the overall quality management system.
5. Performs statistical analysis, data analysis and monthly reporting to the management team.
6. Oversees and monitors the development and implementation of the continual improvement program in collaboration with the management team.
7. Recommends changes to the documented quality management system based on experience and data analysis through monthly information.
8. Maintains a professional standard and practices in all aspects of the quality program and its services and be familiar with military organizations, regulations, procedures and their chain of command.
9. Maintains familiarization and ability to comprehend and understand various engineering specifications, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drawings and/or repair specifications of aircraft related components and/or parts.
10. Must be able to travel between maintenance sites and headquarters.