MX Compliance Auditor

NORTHERN JET MANAGEMENT INC•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance (MX) Compliance Auditor provides independent oversight of Northern Jet’s maintenance processes, training, and operational compliance systems in accordance with internal and external audit programs. This position performs system assurance auditing, ensuring that maintenance activities, documentation, and training programs are conducted in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 135, Pt5, Pt 43 and Pt 91), Company manuals (GMM, Mx SOPs, Line SOP’s, OpSpecs, CASS, Mx Training Programs), and approved procedures and internal policies. The Auditor does not perform maintenance, manage maintenance personnel, or implement corrective actions. Instead, the role objectively evaluates whether organizational processes function as designed and documents areas of non-compliance, risk, or procedural drift. The position supports the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and through structured internal/external auditing and hazard reporting system.

Requirements

Experience in Part 135 and/or Part 145 maintenance environment
Strong working knowledge of FAA regulatory structure
Familiarity with General Maintenance Manuals (GMM)
Understanding of SMS and CASS principles
Experience with maintenance records, airworthiness documentation & auditing
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Ability to communicate findings professionally and objectively
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, real-time operational environment

Nice To Haves

A&P Certificate (preferred but not required)
Quality Assurance or Internal Auditor experience
SMS training or auditing experience
Prior FAA, QA, or compliance auditing background
Experience with Web Manuals

Responsibilities

Conduct independent audits of maintenance processes, including: Return-to-Service (RTS) documentation accuracy, Logbook and maintenance record compliance, Adherence to the General Maintenance Manual (GMM), Inspection authorization processes, MEL/CDL control and deferral procedures, Vendor and contract maintenance oversight, Parts traceability and life-limited component control. Identify where actual practices differ from approved procedures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Maintenance CASS program by auditing: Capture of required operational data, Tracking of repeat discrepancies, Trend monitoring processes, Root cause analysis documentation, Corrective action tracking, Evidence of corrective action effectiveness.
Audit maintenance training programs for compliance, collaborating with the Maintenance Training Manager to confirm records, qualifications, and alignment with approved manuals: Initial and recurrent training completion, Training records accuracy, Qualification and currency tracking, Alignment between approved training programs and actual execution.
Serve as part of the Safety Assurance function by: Performing scheduled and risk-based audits, Identifying systemic hazards or compliance gaps, Supporting Safety Review Board reporting, Providing objective safety performance data.
Audit organizational adherence to: General Maintenance Manual (GMM), Company policies and SOPs, OpSpecs requirements, Manual revision control and distribution. Detect procedural drift between written policy and real-world execution.
Document findings clearly and objectively, Classify findings (Observation / Finding / Critical Finding), Reference applicable regulations or manuals, Prepare audit reports for Director of Safety and leadership, Track closure status of corrective actions.
Execute audits in accordance with the company’s 24-month risk-based audit schedule, including Maintenance and Operations functional areas.

Benefits

80% Company-Paid Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with access to nationwide provider networks
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with tax-advantaged savings
Wellness Programs & Discounts including LifeMart and exclusive ID90 Travel deals
Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks PTO plus 1 week of paid sick time annually
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (company-paid)
Voluntary Benefits including accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, and hospital indemnity plans
401(k) plan with a 3% company match
Short- and Long-Term Disability (company-paid)
Additional Lifestyle Perks and travel discounts designed for the aviation industry