Aviation Quality Assurance Analyst - Maintenance & Audits

Kalitta Air, Llc; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air, Llc is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst in Ypsilanti, MI to perform ongoing audits and surveillance for the Kalitta Quality Assurance Department. Reports to the Maintenance Quality Assurance Manager and contributes to the continuous improvement of QA processes.

The role requires familiarity with 14 CFR Part 121 aviation operations, experience in auditing, and strong communication skills to prepare reports and present findings to leadership. Travel for audits may be required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with CASS or reliability analysis programs for a 14 CFR Part 121 air carrier.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis corrective action planning preferred.
• Work experience in 14 CFR Part 121 and Part 145 operations; training, quality control/assurance, maintenance, SMS or a combination thereof.
• Proficient verbal, written, and presentation communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining audit files for internal and external providers and de-ice/fuel vendors.
• Review FAA Air Agency Certificates and Operations Specifications.
• Verify expiry dates of foreign maintenance providers’ FAA certificates and OPS specs.
• Track and report corrective action plans and milestones.
• Monitor repeat discrepancies and drive continuous improvement in QA processes.
• Prepare reports and statistical data for monthly QA CAS reports.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Verbal and written communication

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

14 CFR Part 121 air carrier experience

Part 145 operations experience

Tools

CASS

Reliability analysis programs

Job description

Kalitta Air, Llc is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst in Ypsilanti, MI to perform ongoing audits and surveillance for the Kalitta Quality Assurance Department. Reports to the Maintenance Quality Assurance Manager and contributes to the continuous improvement of QA processes.

The role requires familiarity with 14 CFR Part 121 aviation operations, experience in auditing, and strong communication skills to prepare reports and present findings to leadership. Travel for audits may be required.