Aviation QA Auditor: Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ascent Aviation Services; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

PTO - 3 weeks plus 7 holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ascent Aviation Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to plan, perform, and report audits across departments, vendors, and maintenance programs in a highly regulated aviation environment. You will ensure conformance to FAA and foreign authority requirements, customer standards, and internal procedures.

You’ll work on-site in a fast-paced hangar/office setting, collaborating with teams to drive continuous quality improvements and robust corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of quality assurance auditing experience in aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or another regulated quality environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; BS in aviation or related field preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or CMQ/OE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document internal, external, and vendor audits per FAA, foreign air authority, C.A.S.E. 1A, and AS9100 standards, as well as related criteria such as NFPA 10 and NFPA 407.
• Identify and track findings, issue Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and support effective RCCA development.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal departments, customers, and regulatory authorities.
• Perform daily surveillance, Vendor On-Site (VOS), and Work-In-Progress (WIP) audits to ensure ongoing compliance and process health.
• Analyze audit data for trends, provide metrics, and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct supplier audits and verify subcontractor quality system compliance.
• Support investigations of product or process deficiencies and assist in developing robust corrective actions.
• Mentor and coach team members to build auditing, analytical, and quality system awareness across the organization.

Skills

FAA regulations

Quality assurance audits

Documentation skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in aviation or related field

ASQ CQA or CMQ/OE certification preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audit tools

Audit software

Job description

Ascent Aviation Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to plan, perform, and report audits across departments, vendors, and maintenance programs in a highly regulated aviation environment. You will ensure conformance to FAA and foreign authority requirements, customer standards, and internal procedures.

You’ll work on-site in a fast-paced hangar/office setting, collaborating with teams to drive continuous quality improvements and robust corrective actions.