Quality Assurance Inspector

　　Location:

　　Teterboro, NJ, US

　　Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

　　Job Category: Flight Services

　　Career Level: Professional

　　Requisition Id: 2235

　　Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, 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 Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for the quality processes and procedures central to maintenance operations.

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　— Bachelor degree in an aviation field from an accredited university.

　　— FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

　　— 3 years of audit experience

　　— 5-7 years professional experience

　　— Knowledge of current 14 CFR requirements (Parts, 1, 21, 25, 43, 65, 91, 125, 135)

　　— Ability to follow specific steps within auditing documents

　　— Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration processes

　　— Knowledge of quality processes, procedures, and concepts in the functional area of aviation quality assurance

　　— At least 3 years of experience in leading functional/cross-functional initiatives

　　Main Responsibilities:

　　— Develops policies, procedures and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations.

　　— Develops, assures and maintains the quality of products and processes, including standard procedures (e.g., ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14000 family of standards), quality audits/review, Taguchi methods, process reengineering, etc.

　　— Responsibilities are within the Quality Assurance Methods Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

　　— Provides regulatory guidance to team members ensuring compliance on requirements and company policies.

　　— Conducts conformity inspections and audits as requested to include continual analysis of processes and procedures.

　　— Ensures all inspection / maintenance documentation is correctly and accurately formatted to include proper airworthiness release and return to service when required.

　　— Provides training to Designees, Outsource Maintenance Providers (OMP) and Authorized Person(s) as requested ensuring 14 CFR regulatory, GMM / AIM / MPM, and company compliance.

　　— Monitors maintenance activity as assigned to ensure all aircraft are in compliance with airworthiness directives (AD’s), mandatory or alert service bulletins and tracks to closure as required.

　　— Ensures the MMEL / MEL / CDL / NEF for each assigned aircraft is current and notifies the Designee of changes.

　　— Interacts with aircraft computerized maintenance tracking program (CMTP) vendors to ensure changes to maintenance programs are timely, accurate and systems being used stay current with industry and regulatory best practices.

　　— Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network

　　Desired Characteristics:

　　— Inspection Authorization certificate

　　— 5 to 7 years of experience in an aviation setting

　　— Strong analytical and conceptual skills to solve complex problems

　　— Strong understanding of business context

　　— Strong communication skills, especially in conveying areas of concern and remediation

　　— Good influencing skills

　　— Strong customer centricity

　　— Strong project management experience

　　— Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues

　　— Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador

　　— Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

　　Physical Demands / Work Environment

　　Physical Demands

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, or reach. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

　　Work Environment

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

　　The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.

　　Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.