Quality Assurance Auditor

CommuteAir Recruiting Team • Albany, NY

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Auditor performs audits required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 121.373 and supports CommuteAir’s Continuing Analysis and Surveillance program (CASS). The auditor can schedule and perform authorized audits, request evidence during audits or investigations, and approve closure of findings after reviewing and accepting corrective actions. The role also supports day-to-day operational compliance monitoring and conducts evaluations, investigations, reporting, training, and quality-improvement work. Up to 80% travel is expected.

Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight and manage multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, company manuals and procedures, and the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System.
• Knowledge of system analysis and quality improvement techniques.
• Satisfactory knowledge of computer systems, applications, office equipment, and technologies.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather; climb ladders and use safety equipment.
• Outstanding contract negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills and ability to learn proprietary systems quickly.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.
• Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds consistently; move about on foot regularly; and reach, bend, crouch, kneel, and move in small spaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs occasionally.
• Visual acuity suitable for inspection, close assembly, clerical and administrative work, data analysis, extensive reading, and visual inspection involving small defects or parts.

Nice To Haves

• Current Mechanic Certificate with an airframe and powerplant rating.
• Three years of aviation QA/QC experience.
• C.A.S.E. Level III certification or Level II candidate status.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Review audit schedules and initiate, plan, perform, and close internal, external, and special audits.
• Schedule, perform, follow up on, and close audits of authorized on-site and mail-out contract maintenance providers, C.A.S.E. participants, distributors and suppliers, fuel providers and storage vendors, internal company operations supporting the CAMP, and special audit subjects.
• Maintain the audit database and trending programs.
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation and audit reports.
• Document, track, and trend findings and corrective actions.
• Perform special evaluations in response to trends or concerns and independently analyze issues and develop solutions for management review.
• Investigate accidents and incidents at the request of the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Conduct training in auditing, investigations, safety, and quality concepts and techniques.
• Train other team members as outlined in the MTT.
• Perform authorized tasks and audits for which the auditor is licensed, trained, certified, or delegated.
• Recommend maintenance and program changes to the Maintenance Program Manual.
• Conduct fact-finding investigations on behalf of the company and position-related training.
• Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• Internal advancement programs.
• Personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for the employee and family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed