What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR position at Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services?
Position Summary
The Internal Quality Auditor plans, executes, and reports internal audits across the Repair Station and PMA scopes to verify compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., 14 CFR Parts 21 & 145), AS9100, customer requirements, and company Quality Work Procedures. The auditor drives corrective and preventive action, verifies effectiveness, and supports continuous improvement and external audit readiness.
Benefits
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Paid company holidays
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401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Company-paid life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution
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Perform Surveillance/spot checks and in-process audits to verify continuing conformity of work records, technical data use, material control, and special processes.
Reporting, Nonconformities & Corrective Actions
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Document audit results (findings, observations, positives) clearly; issue audit reports to responsible manager and Quality Leadership.
Records & Data Integrity
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Maintain accurate records and data related to audits and compliance.
Regulatory & Standards Compliance
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Verify adherence to regulatory requirements, AS9100, customer requirements, and internal Quality Work Procedures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work with multiple departments to support corrective actions, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Associate degree in aviation maintenance, Quality, or related field; bachelor’s preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
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Experience: 3 years in aviation maintenance/repair station/PMA quality, auditing, or inspection; familiarity with heavy aircraft or component MRO documentation and buy back practices. Hands-on exposure to internal audits, CAR management, and document/records audits.
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Certifications: AS9100, ISO auditor, etc., preferred
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Knowledge: 14 CFR Parts 145, 121, 43, 45, 65 & 21, AS9100, CASE 1A
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Audit completion rate
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Corrective action closure
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Trends and improvements
Working Conditions & Travel
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Shop floor environment, PPE required
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Occasional travel
Tools & Systems
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QMS systems, audit tracking tools, standard forms