QA/Airworthiness Liaison

FedEx; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a seasoned Airworthiness Auditor to ensure compliance with FAA and IATA requirements across global air operations. The role emphasizes audits, internal evaluations, and collaboration with aviation regulators to uphold safety and regulatory fitness.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in air carrier maintenance or flight operations, with FAA experience and licensing. Remote eligibility is noted, with extensive travel expectations for field audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/equivalent in aeronautical engineering, SMS or related aviation discipline required.
• FAA A&P- for ADCG, Records and A/C Mx Audits, Internal Evaluation - Airworthiness
• FAA ATP, or DSP license required- for Internal Evaluation Air Safety
• Seven (7) years experience in air carrier mx, flight ops or equivalent military experience.
• Three (3) years performing audits in a QA, Aircraft MX, Engineering or Flight Operations environment.
• Experience interacting with FAA.
• Experience interpreting AD's, engineering documents, WIC, OEM specifications, FAA regulatory documents, or military-related equivalent documents.
• For auditor functions, experience must be equivalent to performing audits per FAA regulations, IOSA, DOD or C.A.S.E. standards or as a certified C.A.S.E. auditor.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with the FAA and Department of Defense to ensure FedEx conducts air operations to the highest degree of safety and legal fitness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering/aviation discipline

FAA A&P license

FAA ATP or DSP license

Tools

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Creates, initiates, monitor & enforce all airworthiness, safety & operational processes. Use continuous analysis and surveillance to ensure full compliance with federal aviation administration (FAA) and IATA airworthiness, safety and operational requirements in accordance with federal aviation regulations.

Essential Functions

• Liases with the FAA and Department of Defense to ensure FedEx conducts air operations to the highest degree of safety and legal fitness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree/equivalent in aeronautical engineering, SMS or related aviation discipline required.

FAA A&P- for ADCG, Records and A/C Mx Audits, Internal Evaluation - Airworthiness

FAA ATP, or DSP license required- for Internal Evaluation Air Safety

Minimum Experience

Seven (7) years experience in air carrier mx, flight ops or equivalent military experience. Three (3) years performing audits in a QA, Aircraft MX, Engineering or Flight Operations environment. Experience interacting with FAA. Experience in excel, word doc and databases. Experience interpreting AD's, engineering documents, WIC, OEM specifications, FAA regulatory documents, or military-related equivalent documents. For auditor functions, experience must be equivalent to performing audits per FAA regulations, IOSA, DOD or C.A.S.E. standards or as a certified C.A.S.E. auditor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good planning, analytical & communication skills req. In-depth knowledge of CFRS.

Job Conditions

Non-Covered Safety Sensitive Position; Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Preferred Qualifications

This position performs audits of FDX field stations and hubs globally including line mx, ramp ops, aviation security, de-ice and fuel. Travel is up to 70% a year. A&P required. Current passport or ability obtain a passport. Audit experience preferred.

This position will be remote eligible

Pay Transparency

Pay

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)