Quality Audit Leader

Aeromexico•Derry Township, PA

About The Position

Aeromexico is seeking a Quality Audit Leader to help deliver excellent customer experiences by leading the audit team and conducting assigned audits. The role assesses compliance across internal operational areas and suppliers, evaluates risks associated with deviations, and ensures operational processes are implemented with quality and safety. The Quality Audit Leader oversees audit planning, execution, follow-up, and closure, including preparation of the annual audit schedule and maintenance of audit checklists as regulatory requirements and internal procedures change. The position also oversees the Maintenance Supplier Approval process and Approved Maintenance Supplier List; prepares quality results for quarterly presentations to the Quality Council; coordinates responses to aviation-authority ramp-inspection findings in countries served by Aeromexico; supervises and coordinates the handling of SUPs; and represents Quality Assurance in interdisciplinary forums.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in operational or quality areas within aviation maintenance.
Experience planning, executing, monitoring, and closing quality audits.
Experience supervising audit teams and coordinating annual audit schedules.
Experience supporting maintenance supplier approval processes and maintaining approved supplier records.
Experience coordinating responses to findings from aviation authority ramp inspections, audits, and other regulatory oversight activities.
Experience preparing quality performance reports for management review and participating in interdisciplinary quality forums.
Intermediate English proficiency.
Professional knowledge of national and international aviation regulations and quality management systems.
Professional planning and organizational skills.
Professional analytical skills and strong adherence to standards and regulations.
Advanced ability to work effectively under pressure.
Professional assertive communication skills.
Advanced teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain audit checklists in alignment with regulatory and internal procedural changes.
Ability to assess audit findings and risks and follow corrective or mitigation actions through effective closure.
Ability to coordinate effectively with operational management, regulatory areas, safety teams, service providers, aviation authorities such as AFAC, FAA, and IAA, certification bodies, customers, and business partners.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as a quality auditor in aviation operational areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the audit team and conduct assigned audits across internal operational areas and suppliers.
Assess compliance, evaluate risks associated with deviations, and ensure operational processes are properly implemented with quality and safety.
Oversee audit planning, execution, follow-up, and closure.
Prepare the annual audit schedule and maintain audit checklists in line with regulatory and internal procedural changes.
Oversee the Maintenance Supplier Approval process and maintain the Approved Maintenance Supplier List.
Prepare quality results for presentation to Management at the quarterly Quality Council.
Coordinate responses to findings from ramp inspections conducted by aviation authorities in countries served by Aeromexico.
Supervise and coordinate the handling of SUPs.
Represent Quality Assurance in interdisciplinary forums.
Coordinate corrective or mitigation actions and follow them through effective closure.