Quality Assurance / Airworthiness Specialist

FedEx Group; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN, seeks an aviation compliance auditor for a hybrid role. You will liaise with the FAA and DoD to ensure air operations meet the highest safety and regulatory standards, and conduct audits to enforce airworthiness and safety processes.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in aeronautical engineering or related discipline, with 7+ years in air carrier maintenance or flight ops, plus audit experience with FAA or IOSA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering or related aviation discipline required.
• Seven years experience in air carrier mx or flight ops; three years auditing in QA/ MX/ Engineering or Flight Ops.
• Experience interfacing with FAA; familiarity with CFRs, FAA docs, IOSA or DOD/C.A.S.E. standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with the FAA and DoD to ensure safe, legal air operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering or related aviation discipline

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 is a hybrid position located in Memphis, TN. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location four (4) times per week.

Pay Transparency:

Pay Range for Memphis, TN $6511.62 to $10,744.16

Additional Details:

This position will close 5 PM CT August 19, 2026

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 Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please learn more about the E-Verify program.

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• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)