Senior Aviation QA & Compliance Auditor

Etihad Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Quality Auditor to join the Quality Assurance & Compliance team. The role conducts internal audits across training, examination, and quality system activities to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will monitor CAR-147 and CAR-66 requirements, identify non-conformities, and oversee corrective actions, reporting, and coordination with regulatory audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, engineering, or quality management.
• At least 3 years' experience in aviation QA, compliance, or auditing.
• Experience in Part-147/Part-145/MRO or regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability to conduct audits and manage corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of CAR/Part-147 and CAR/Part-66 requirements.
• Excellent report writing, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented and independent worker.

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

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation or related field

Job description

Etihad Engineering in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Quality Auditor to join the Quality Assurance & Compliance team. The role conducts internal audits across training, examination, and quality system activities to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will monitor CAR-147 and CAR-66 requirements, identify non-conformities, and oversee corrective actions, reporting, and coordination with regulatory audits and inspections.