QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR

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.

• Perform Surveillance/spot checks and in-process audits to verify continuing conformity of work records, technical data use, material control, and special processes.

• Document audit results (findings, observations, positives) clearly; issue audit reports to responsible manager and Quality Leadership.

• Maintain accurate records and data related to audits and compliance.

• Verify adherence to regulatory requirements, AS9100, customer requirements, and internal Quality Work Procedures.

• Work with multiple departments to support corrective actions, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.

• Education: Associate degree in aviation maintenance, Quality, or related field; bachelor’s preferred. Equivalent experience considered.

• 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.

• Certifications: AS9100, ISO auditor, etc., preferred

• Knowledge: 14 CFR Parts 145, 121, 43, 45, 65 & 21, AS9100, CASE 1A

• Audit completion rate

• Corrective action closure

• Trends and improvements

• Shop floor environment, PPE required

• Occasional travel

• QMS systems, audit tracking tools, standard forms