Quality Assurance Auditor

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Who we are and where we are going:

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

Core Values:​

RESPECT – For each other, our facilities, equipment and our customer’s needs.​

SAFETY – Continuously pursuing an accident and injury free environment.​

QUALITY – Zero post-delivery defects and audit ready all the time.​

RESULTS – On-time, all the time. Meeting our commitments.

This Quality Assurance Auditor position is onsite at our Marana and Tucson locations and will work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

The Quality Assurance Auditor is accountable to the Director of QA and EHS and Continuous Improvement for work assigned and managed by the Manager of Quality Assurance. The selected individual will ensure that tasks performed are compliant with Ascent Aviation Services FAA accepted Repair Station Manual Quality Control Manual (RSM/QCM), applicable FAA regulatory and customer requirements, and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines for which Ascent Aviation Services is rated e.g., EASA, TCCA, ISO, etc.

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation:

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• EAP 

What you will do:

Essential Job Functions:

• Effective communication with interdepartmental personnel and outside agencies including but not limited to the FAA, EASA, ISO, C.A.S.E., and customer audit personnel. 
• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal and follow-up audits and provide ongoing objective evaluations of processes and documentation in accordance with FAA, EASA, and C.A.S.E. 1A and AS9100 standards. 
• Generate comprehensive detailed audit reports identifying deficiencies to provide data for use in the correction of those deficiencies to meet requirements of regulatory agencies. 
• Prepares and maintains audit findings which are representative of the quality performance of the item under audit with the intent of enabling the company or vendor to maintain its quality system. 
• Experience in the creation and issuance of CARs or CAPAs. 
• Experience with, and the ability to assist departments in performing an effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to determine the most appropriate Root Cause and to ensure the Comprehensive Corrective Action (CCA) or actions applied are acceptable and have proven effective in the mitigation of risk to a level that is ALARP. 
• Ability to maintain the Ascent Audit and CAR tracking system spreadsheet or experience with similar systems. 
• Comply with vendor audit procedures noted in the RSM/QCM and verify sub-contractor ability to work to quality standards which includes review of Quality Assurance surveys and performing on-site audits. 
• Performs daily surveillance audits as well as Vendor On-Site (VOS) and Work In-Progress (WIP) audits. 
• Experience in the performance of a comprehensive investigation for deficiencies noted as well as damage to Ascent or customer assets. 
• Possesses the ability to effectively coach fellow Quality Assurance team members. 
• Experience in the performance fuel storage and into plane audits to determine process adequacy and compliance to NFPA 10, NFPA 407, ATA 103, customer fueling requirements, and the Ascent Fuel Control Service Manual (FCSM) requirements. (Preferred) 
• Perform cross functional duties with the Training Department. 

Marginal Job Functions:

• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
• Perform cross functional duties with the Training Department. 
• Assists in Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement projects and duties as needed.  

• Minimum of 3-years of pertinent Quality Assurance auditing experience with an emphasis on Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Commercial Aviation, and/or ISO9001/AS9110/CASE auditing. 
•   ASQ certification as CQA, CMQ/OE, or Quality System Lead Auditor certification preferred. Valid driver’s license required
• A comprehensive understanding of 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 65, 120, 121, 125, 129, 135, and 145. 

• A comprehensive understanding of ATAA 103 (Preferred) 

• Experienced in the implementation of ISO9001 and/or AS9110 quality management systems, RCA/CAPA systems and continuous improvement programs. 

• Experienced in supplier quality control programs. 

• Experience auditing to regulations applicable to that organization and/or customer requirements. 

• Skilled in the use of MS Word®, Excel®, Outlook®, and PowerPoint® appropriate to job requirements. 

• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; Computer skills to include experience and knowledge of PC such as Word and Excel
• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
• Ability to apply and interpret data and technical reports in support of trend analysis and communicate results. 
• Ability to analyze and understand process flow and perform audit to flow and process requirements. 
• Possess a valid A & P Certificate. (Preferred) 

Details:

SMS REQUIREMENTS

§ Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.

§ Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.

§ Any employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct a condition or situation.

§ In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee. The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage.

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS