Quality Compliance Engineer

Pilatus Aircraft USA • Broomfield, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilatus is hiring a Quality Compliance Engineer to join our team in Broomfield, CO. The Quality Compliance Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory documentation framework for Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. This role ensures company manuals, policies, processes, and procedures remain compliant with applicable FAA and EASA regulations and company requirements. The position serves as the primary focal point for regulatory compliance documentation, supports internal and external audits, interprets new regulatory requirements, and drives continuous improvement of the organization’s documented management system. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of aviation quality or regulatory compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, and 145 and EASA Part 21 and Part 145 regulations.
• Experience developing controlled manuals, procedures, and quality documentation.
• Excellent technical writing, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits and corrective action programs.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Quality, or related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and revise Quality manuals, policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions supporting FAA Part 145, Part 21, Part 43, EASA Part 145, EASA Part 21, and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure the QMS documentation structure remains current, controlled, and aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Monitor FAA, EASA, and other regulatory changes and assess impacts to company documentation and processes.
• Lead revisions to Repair Station Manuals, Quality Control Manuals, Production manuals, and supporting procedures.
• Partner with operational departments to document compliant business processes and drive standardization.
• Support FAA, EASA, FOCA, and customer audits by preparing documentation and coordinating corrective actions.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop new procedures and process flows to improve operational efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Manage document control activities, revision histories, approvals, and distribution.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities related to compliance findings.
• Participate in strategic quality and compliance initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• The hiring range is $80,000 - $86,000 per year.
• This range represents Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.’s estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position at the time of posting.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant skills and experience, education, job location, internal equity, market data, and business considerations.
• The hiring range may be modified in the future based on business or market conditions.
• Any bonus, incentive compensation, benefits, or other forms of compensation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, programs, and policies and may be modified in accordance with applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level