Quality Assurance Engineer (Part 147)

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

Job summary

Etihad Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Quality Auditor to join the Quality Assurance & Compliance team. The role ensures audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a CAR-147/EASA/UK CAA Part-147 MTO environment.

Responsibilities include conducting audits, preparing reports, and supporting regulatory inspections. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, communication, and detail-oriented skills with at least 3 years in aviation quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, quality management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aviation quality assurance, compliance, or auditing.
• Experience in Part-147, Part-145, MRO, or aviation training environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across training, examination, and quality system activities.
• Monitor compliance with GCAA CAR-147, CAR-66/EASA/UK CAA Part-147, Part-66, and applicable aviation authority requirements.
• Identify non-conformities, observations, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit reports and oversee corrective action implementation through closure.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and approval activities.
• Maintain audit schedules, records, and compliance monitoring programmes.
• Promote a strong quality and compliance culture across the organisation.
• Support management review activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation/engineering/quality management

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Auditor to join our Quality Assurance & Compliance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting audits, monitoring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement activities within an GCAA CAR-147/EASA/UK CAA Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO).

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an aviation quality professional to contribute to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, training quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across training, examination, and quality system activities.
• Monitor compliance with GCAA CAR-147, CAR-66/EASA/UK CAA Part-147, Part-66, and applicable aviation authority requirements.
• Identify non-conformities, observations, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit reports and oversee corrective action implementation through closure.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and approval activities.
• Maintain audit schedules, records, and compliance monitoring programmes.
• Promote a strong quality and compliance culture across the organisation.
• Support management review activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aviation quality assurance, compliance, or auditing.
• Experience within a Part-147, Part-145, MRO, aviation training organisation, or regulatory authority environment.
• Demonstrable experience conducting audits and managing corrective action processes.
• Strong knowledge of CAR/Part-147 and CAR/Part-66 requirements.
• Understanding of aviation quality management and compliance monitoring systems.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.