Aviation QA & Compliance Auditor

CAE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support training center operations across the Americas. You will implement and maintain a robust QA/compliance system, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and local auditors to promote a strong compliance culture across multiple locations. You will coordinate audits, manage records of non-conformances and CPAs, and drive improvements to the QA system

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality assurance or compliance auditing in the aviation industry.
• Basic knowledge of aviation regulatory principles.
• Functional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and prioritization skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks across locations simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, training, technical teams).
• Ability to interact professionally with external stakeholders, including customers and regulators.
• Proficiency in standard IT tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the QA and compliance monitoring system across training centers in North and South America.
• Actively participate in QA audits across CAE Dallas training centers and other locations.
• Establish and oversee local QA auditor teams, as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and document site QA audits to ensure regulatory and contractual adherence.
• Maintain records of audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Ensure follow-up actions are completed within agreed timelines and escalate as needed.
• Identify and coordinate improvements to the QA/compliance monitoring system.
• Verify policies align with regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
• Provide feedback on training and business processes (Q-Pulse/Enlighten/TCOM).
• Produce regular QA reports by training center, jurisdiction, and business unit.
• Prepare and conduct quarterly Quality Management Reviews with stakeholders and regulatory representatives.
• Ensure QA reporting aligns with global QA policies and best practices.
• Deliver or coordinate QMS/Compliance Monitoring training across training locations.
• Train and oversee local quality auditors across the Americas.
• Perform secondary duties when required (Export/ITAR control).
• Operate with supervisory responsibility for local QA auditors (no direct reports).
• Exercise sound business judgment while adhering to budget considerations (no direct budget ownership).

Skills

QA Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Tools

Q-Pulse

Enlighten

TCOM

Job description

CAE is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support training center operations across the Americas. You will implement and maintain a robust QA/compliance system, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and local auditors to promote a strong compliance culture across multiple locations. You will coordinate audits, manage records of non-conformances and CPAs, and drive improvements to the QA system