Senior Quality Expert and Occupational Safety Manager

Airbus•Herndon, VA

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus Commercial is looking for an Senior Quality Expert and Occupational Safety Manager to join our team in Herndon, VA. Airbus requires regulatory and safety expertise in order to establish the competence & authority enabling it to ensure Airbus processes comply with regulatory and safety requirements of the Aviation Authorities (including NAA's) in order to support our Operators. The Senior Quality Expert and Occupational Safety role at Airbus will provide guidance and is consulted on the implementation of and compliance with these rules to support our operators. Your Working Environment: The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation's capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters - located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze! How We Care for You: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial engineering , other related discipline or equivalent experience Preferred
10+ years of related industry experience
In depth knowledge of US Govt. agencies with a focus on FAA regulations (e.g. DoT, FAA, FCC, CDC, etc.)
Cross-disciplinary knowledge in aircraft/parts manufacture/delivery, repairs maintenance activities and associated compliance.
In depth knowledge of SMS regulations, as defined by EASA & NAA's derived from ICAO Annex 19 - Safety Management.
Extensive knowledge of Aircraft Operations, Systems and Maintenance Practices
Project management

Nice To Haves

Quality and regulatory function experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Track rulemaking and regulatory changes of US Govt. agencies (e.g. DoT, FAA, FCC, CDC, etc.) to determine the impact on Airbus Americas customer operations and satisfaction.
Disseminate knowledge internally and support stakeholders for implementation of new rules.
Guide / suggest solutions to support our business in the application of requirements
Review and prepare quality requirements related to relevant regulations for Airbus America Customer Service activities.
Participation in the preparation of risk assessments and risk / opportunities management in the bid phase
Publish regular customer communication about upcoming mandates visible to Airbus
Act as a focal point and Safety & Risk Management (SOW) relay for SMS activities for the North American Customer Service region
Consolidate the regional SMS picture (mainly based on North America SMS function inputs
Participate to the ISOEG regional meeting (under Operational Safety Enhancement leadership)
Work in close cooperation with the Customer Service Safety & Risk Management team
Support the Major Repairs organization as the regional quality expert
Maintain and recommend revisions for the A45.7 FAA repair station manual for Airbus
Assist and oversee internal audits for the organization in the region
Act as the primary point of contact for FAA and EASA inspectors during surveillance audits and inspections
Manage and maintain compliance to 14 CFR Part 120 (Drug and Alcohol program)
Maintaining and driving Airbus America Customer Service (AAS) Occupational Safety Network.
Ensuring that all Occupational Safety events are captured and corresponding mitigation actions are taken and followed-up on a regular basis at AAS level.
Ensuring that the FISH tool is used as the basis for reporting and regularly updated within AAS
Promoting Occupational Safety via regular communications and training for AAS people in order to reach associated Safety objectives.
Organizing Occupational Safety reviews at least quarterly.
Ensure consistency between Occupational Safety objectives defined at Customer Services level and local safety objectives
Assume responsibility for the drug and alcohol program for the Major Repairs and Working Party team (Part 145 organization) for topics within the region
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

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