What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Representative position at Coulson Aviation?
Ensure safety and compliance that keeps our aircraft mission-ready.
Join our team and help ensure the airworthiness of a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft. This hybrid role includes travel onsite to Thermal, California, supporting aerial firefighting. The Quality Assurance Representative ensures maintenance activities meet regulatory standards while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across operations.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, RSQCM, and company policies.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and surveillance of maintenance activities.
- Review maintenance records and airworthiness documentation.
- Verify parts traceability and certification.
- Monitor work for adherence to approved data (AMM, SRM, IPC, STCs).
- Support regulatory and customer audits.
- Identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
- Analyze trends to support continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Design, and Flight Operations.
- Support return-to-service inspections and airworthiness determinations.
- Oversee vendor and off-site maintenance activities.
What You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma and FAA A&P License (IA preferred).
- Experience in aircraft maintenance and quality inspection.
- Knowledge of FAA 14 CFR regulations and audit processes.
- Experience with maintenance systems (e.g., Prism, Camp, CALM, Corridor).
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
What’s In It for You
- Work on specialized aircraft supporting aerial firefighting operations.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive health benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for individual employees.
- Retirement Security: up to 5% 401(k) match to help you build your future.
We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.