Aerospace QA Auditor & Compliance Specialist

AAR Corp; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AAR Corp. is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries.

Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. The Quality Assurance Auditor conducts internal audits at the AAR facilities to verify compliance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Thorough understanding of FAR (14 CFR) parts 21, 25, 43, 65, 91, 121, 125, 129, and 145.
• A thorough understanding of the EASA 145 Rule.
• Must have no travel restrictions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience on large commercial type aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate preferred.
• Professional certification as auditor preferred.
• Possess a valid passport for international travel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine facility audits and surveillance to verify compliance with AAR, FAA, and customer approved policies and procedures relating to repair station requirements.
• Conduct audits and inspections of vendors to ensure the vendor meets AAR and FAA quality standards.
• Perform investigations as assigned by the Manager of Quality Assurance.
• Conduct periodic audits of receiving discrepancies to ensure continued quality of vendor products.
• Identify systematic problems with the functioning of AAR policies and procedures.
• Maintain adequate records of discrepancies noted and corrective action taken.
• Perform follow-up audits to identify and prevent recurrent problems.
• Be authorized to act on behalf of the repair station with regard to approval of vendors and resolution of FAA and customer identified regulatory discrepancies.
• Continually monitor for any RSM, QCM, FAR, safety, and/or operating procedure violations.
• Record discrepancies on designated forms.
• Perform on-site inspections and audits of vendors/agencies to ensure basic requirements are met in regard to certifications, facilities manuals, tooling, safety, and standard practices.
• Ensure accountability to conduct themselves within all guidelines of company, FAA, and customer policies, work rules, and regulations (ex. Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), Airworthiness Agreements), etc.
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the AAR Safety Manual.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Read/write English

Lead people

Valid driver’s license

No travel restrictions

Able to work with minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate preferred

Professional auditor certification preferred

Job description

AAR Corp. is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries.

Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. The Quality Assurance Auditor conducts internal audits at the AAR facilities to verify compliance with