What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Auditor I position at Aviation Technical Services?
QA Auditor I
Req #1660
PAE, 3121 109th St SW, Everett, Washington, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
***Relocation Assistance Available***
We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!
Your Work Matters – And So Do You
At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
Hiring base pay range: $80k - $90k annually, plus bonus eligibility
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program
Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.
The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Quality Assurance Auditor I assesses the performance of maintenance, inspection and related organizational services independent of those organizations, to validate compliance to existing company and regulatory requirements. This position makes recommendations and develops improvement strategies to ensure ongoing compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, schedules and performs audits of entire ATS operation to ensure compliance with company maintenance, inspection and support of policies and procedures.
Performs investigations as needed into maintenance errors in support of the Flight Safety Program.
Develops strategies for continuous improvement.
Updates processes, services, and procedures with developed error reduction strategies.
Records, analyzes and reports the conformity level of quality control and maintenance and initiates required corrective actions.
Analyzes quality performance factors and metrics to determine potential areas of increased surveillance, and to provide appropriate recommendations to affected departments.
Works with all levels of management, regulatory authorities, customer representatives, subcontractor personnel and others as applicable.
Revises and maintains applicable departmental manuals, forms and procedures.
Provides feedback and recommendations to maintenance, quality control, and other essential departments regarding maintenance performance, regulatory audit performance and other factors impacting performance in order to improve customer satisfaction.
Provides representative oversight for a particular customer or regulatory agency to ensure the company meets the intent of regulatory, customer, or company requirements.
Prepares and conducts presentations, audit debriefs, reliability meetings and various other meetings for a wide variety of customers and personnel. Presents quality information to ATS management as well as customer management.
Develops and assists with implementation of new methods and procedures to improve the effectiveness of ATS quality.
Completes and manages Desktop audits for vendors.
Updates all ATS certifications on ATS Connection and ATS Webpage as well as QA folder.
Updates Warranty information into database/spreadsheet.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in quality assurance, quality control or aviation maintenance environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Documented auditor training or experience (CASE, ISO, etc.).
FAA A&P Mechanic’s Certificate preferred.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee will also be required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Compensation
The full base pay range for this position is $80k - $100k annually, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.
As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
Job Details
Job Family
Salary
Pay Type
Salary
Job Start Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Hiring Min Rate
80,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate
100,000 USD
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000