QA Auditor

About the role

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. We are actively interviewing for a Quality Assurance Auditor position, which will begin hiring after the first of the year. This role operates in a complex, multi-authority environment, holding approvals from the FAA, EASA, TCCA, and other global regulators.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document internal, external, and vendor audits per FAA, foreign air authority, C.A.S.E. 1A, and AS9100 standards, as well as related criteria such as NFPA 10 and NFPA 407.
• Identify and track findings, issue Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and support effective Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) development.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal departments, customers, and regulatory authorities.
• Perform daily surveillance, Vendor On-Site (VOS), and Work-In-Progress (WIP) audits to ensure ongoing compliance and process health.
• Analyze audit data for trends, provide metrics, and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct supplier audits and verify subcontractor quality system compliance.
• Support investigations of product or process deficiencies and assist in developing robust corrective actions.
• Mentor and coach team members to build auditing, analytical, and quality system awareness across the organization.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and quality system standards recognized by foreign air authorities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to clearly present findings and expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic data-tracking tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including structured root cause and corrective action development.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills in managing multiple audits and corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams.
• A professional, proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BS in aviation or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality assurance auditing experience in aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or another regulated quality environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification preferred.

Skills

• Regulatory bridge-builders — fluent in FAA requirements and conversant with foreign air authority expectations.
• System thinkers — able to connect training, procedures, tools, and human factors into a single quality picture.
• Strong communicators — clear, factual, and constructive when presenting findings or feedback.
• Coaches, not cops — driving improvement and accountability through collaboration, not confrontation.
• Curious professionals — always asking why a deviation occurred, not just what happened.
• Integrity-driven — trusted by both leadership and technicians to be fair, accurate, and consistent.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in Your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Pay

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Schedule

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