Aviation QA Leader: Maintenance & Engineering

Alaska Airlines; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive well-being programs (med

Generous 401k match

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance (QA) for Maintenance & Engineering. You will lead auditors, set priorities, assess risks, and maintain audit standards across the organization. This role partners with leadership to ensure effective QA coverage and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, analytical能力, and excellent communication. You will drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and report findings to senior management while collaborating

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in operational process auditing or equivalent in maintenance leadership.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, process-driven mindset and safety advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of auditors and manage time/budget to maintain quality and auditee satisfaction.
• Ensure QA surveillance supports CAMP, Engineering process oversight, and SMS.
• Assign QA resources to cover all auditing requirements across internal and third-party maintenance providers.
• Review CAS E program and maintain AS membership; conduct IFQP assessments.
• Collaborate with Director QA on risk assessments and annual audit planning strategy.
• Communicate audit findings to senior leadership with clear root-cause analysis.
• Prepare formal written audit reports with adequate evidence.
• Oversee corrective actions and track resolution; support DAG and SRB presentations.
• Liaise with FAA on MPL issues and ensure compliance with CFAR 121.368(h).
• Develop risk-based tools to strengthen operational programs and processes.
• Develop people through performance management and stretch assignments.

Skills

Operational process auditing

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

U.S. work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance (QA) for Maintenance & Engineering. You will lead auditors, set priorities, assess risks, and maintain audit standards across the organization. This role partners with leadership to ensure effective QA coverage and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, analytical能力, and excellent communication. You will drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and report findings to senior management while collaborating