Auditor, Q.A. I

Aarcorp; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Air Services Miami is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to compile objective evidence through interviews, document reviews, observations, audits, surveillance, and investigations. You will develop corrective action plans and drive process improvements to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include conducting surveillance of repair stations, evaluating operations, coordinating investigations, and ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and manuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using standard English.
• Interface in a pleasant and professional manner with all departments, management levels, customers and vendors.
• Complete assigned tasks, including follow-up, in a timely manner.
• Willing to work irregular schedule when required.
• Familiar with FAA regulations, 14 CFR 43, 145 and 121 preferred.
• Competently research and retrieve technical data.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings and other technical data preferred.
• Minimum one year hands-on Aircraft Maintenance experience or related aviation field preferred.
• Proficient with PC applications (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Data Analysis tools).
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled surveillance of the repair station, its facility and vendors for compliance with ASM policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Evaluate internal operations for adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures and overall management.
• Coordinate investigation and reporting of incidents of non-compliance and non-conformance.
• Ensure all Repair Station personnel comply with current FAA regulations, Repair Station and Quality Control Manual, and Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and positive customer service attitude.
• Ensure maintenance and inspection personnel use approved data issued by manufacturer, FAA or Customer.
• Ensure adequate inspection aids, tools and equipment are available and maintained in serviceable condition.
• Oversight of facility technician training requirements.
• Oversight of the facility tool control and tool calibration program.
• Ensure final inspections are properly performed before release for Return to Service.
• Conduct internal and external facility audits as required.
• Ensure incoming parts and supplies are inspected per policies.

Skills

Effective communication

FAA regulations knowledge

Aircraft maintenance experience

Technical data interpretation

Blueprint interpretation

Data analysis skills

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Work in aircraft hangar environment

Education

High School Diploma

FAA A&P certificate preferred

ASQ/ISO certificate preferred

Quality Assurance auditing training preferred

College degree preferred

Tools

PC applications (Word, Excel, Data analysis)

Job description

Auditor, Q.A. I – 18856

Description

SUMMARY The Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for compiling objective evidence by conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, observing activities, performing audits, surveillance and investigations to determine whether organizations and/or individuals (management or non-management) are conducting business in accordance with regulations and established policies and procedures. The Quality Assurance Auditor provides direction and recommendations for the resolution of matters of non-conformance through the development of corrective action plans, comprehensive fixes and/or process changes. Based on input from the Quality Assurance Auditor and/or Department’s investigation the Company will determine what action may be warranted.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled surveillance of the repair station, its facility and vendors, sub-contractors, aircraft parts suppliers and manufactures for compliance with AAR Air Services Miami (ASM) Policies and Procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Evaluate Internal Operations for adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures and overall management to ensure safe, effective and compliant operations.
• Coordinate investigation and reporting of incidents of non-compliance and non-conformance.
• Ensure all Repair Station personnel comply with current Federal Aviation Regulations, Repair Station and Quality Control Manual, and Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and positive customer service attitude without compromising quality
• Ensure maintenance and inspection personnel use approved or accepted data issued by the manufacturer, FAA and or Customer.
• Ensure adequate inspection aids, special tools and equipment are available, and maintained in a serviceable condition
• Oversight of facility technician training requirements
• Oversight of the facility tool control and tool calibration program
• Ensure final inspections are properly performed on all work completed before it is released for Return to Service
• Conduct internal and external facility audits as required
• Ensure incoming parts, supplies, and articles receive an incoming inspection (Receiving Inspection) lAW repair station policies and procedures.
• Perform such other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using standard English;
• Able to interface in a pleasant and professional manner with all departments, level of management, customers and vendors.
• Able to complete assigned tasks, including follow-up assignments, in a timely manner.
• Must be willing to work irregular schedule when required.
• Familiar with the following FAA regulations, 14 CFR 43, 145 and 121 preferred
• Able to competently research and retrieve technical data.
• Properly interpret blueprints, drawings and other technical data preferred
• Minimum one year hands-on Aircraft Maintenance experience or one year specialized experience in a related aviation field preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Data Analysis tools).
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to analyze information and utilize problem solving skills.
• Be able to work under adverse conditions in a production I aircraft hangar environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• FAA A&P certificate preferred
• ASQ, ISO or similar certificate preferred
• Formal Quality Assurance I auditing training preferred
• College or University 2/4 year degree preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Job: Operations

Primary Location: United States-Florida-Miami-Miami- Aircraft Services

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime Status: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.