Associate Quality Assurance Inspector

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion. 

Position Summary

The Associate QA Inspector will provide high-level support to the Flight Services Quality Assurance team by developing and maintaining quality assurance policies and procedures. This role involves conducting audits and records reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, monitoring maintenance activities for adherence to airworthiness directives, and facilitating continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensures all inspection and maintenance documentation is accurately completed, including proper airworthiness release and return-to-service records when applicable.
• Monitors assigned maintenance activities to ensure all aircraft comply with airworthiness directives (AD’s), mandatory or alert service bulletins, and tracks these items to closure as required.
• Provides training to maintenance designees, Outsources Maintenance Providers (OMP’s), and Authorized Persons as requested, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR regulations, GMM/ AIM/ MPM, and company standards.
• Maintains current status of MMEL/ MEL/ CDL/ NEF for each assigned aircraft and promptly notifies designees of any changes.
• Liaise with aircraft computerized maintenance tracking program (CMTP) vendors to ensure timely and accurate updates to maintenance programs, maintaining alignment with industry and regulatory best practices.

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.   
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.   
• Previous experience with auditing practices and introductory experience working with cross-functional initiatives.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in an aviation environment. 
• Strong knowledgeable of current 14 CFR requirements (Parts, 1, 21, 25, 39, 43, 65 & 91)   
• Ability to follow specific steps within auditing documents.   
• Basic understanding of Federal Aviation Administration processes.  
• Thorough knowledge of quality processes, procedures, and concepts in aviation quality assurance. 
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to solve complex problems. 
• Solid understanding of business context and priorities.   
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in identifying and addressing areas of concern and remediation.
• Effective influencing skills and a strong customer-centric approach.
• Project management experience 
• Personal values aligned with Jet Aviation’s core values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency. 

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Duties require frequent use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing. Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.
• Regularly required to lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds overhead.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work may be performed in both heavy maintenance environments and upscale customer areas. Noise levels range from moderate to loud, with occasional high volume during aircraft arrivals and departures.
• Exposure to vibration and occasional fuel fumes may occur. Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions, and in environments that may be extremely hot or cold depending on the season.

This is a daytime scheduled role and other scheduling details will be based on the needs of the department. This is a hybrid role, four times weekly from the office, out of the locations listed below. The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums: $60,000.00 - $90,000 per year.

Candidates can consider the locations below for this hybrid role. Please list your preferred location(s) in your application: • Teterboro, NJ • St. Louis, MO • Scottsdale, AZ • Bozeman, MT • Dallas, TX • Houston, TX • Burbank, CA.

Benefits/ Perks

At Jet Aviation full time employees can enjoy a comprehensive benefit package designed to support your professional and personal well- being including:

• Financial Perks: Competitive salary, holiday pay, paid time off (including 3 floating holidays); 401(k) benefits $1 for $1 match up to 6%; General Dynamics employee discounts.
• Wellness and Health Perks: Multiple Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options for employees and families, paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program wellness programs and health awards.
• Performance Perks: Annual Merit Increase opportunities and annual bonus potential up to 10%.
• Continued Education Perks: Tuition reimbursement for approved CE pursuits.

Additional Details

At Jet Aviation we believe in selecting the best candidates through a comprehensive and thoughtful process. If you are selected to move forward, you can expect a multistage interview process, including connections with team members and leaders. As a part of our commitment to safety and security, our selected candidate must successfully pass pre-employment requirements before finalizing employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

At Jet Aviation eligible employees can enjoy a comprehensive package that fuels your passions both inside and outside of work. Your health and well-being matter to us.  That’s why we offer a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental & vision insurance, matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness awards, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans