About the role
Position Summary
Performs independent procedural and product audits of the repair station across all approved locations to ensure compliance with 14 CFR Parts 43 and 145, the RSQCM and Forms Manual, EASA Special Conditions, and customer requirements. Operates the Quality Assurance System (QAS) required by §145.211 and the surveillance function for the Training Program required by §145.163. Classifies findings, issues and tracks Corrective Action Reports, and verifies that corrective action was effective before closure. Audits every Work Package that goes through the RSQCM process/procedures.
Primary
Build and maintain the Annual Audit Plan (QAS-01 / QAS-02) covering every procedural audit, product audit, additional fixed location, and contracted provider; publish by 31 January each year.
Plan and conduct internal audits at each approved location to verify compliance with FAA, EASA, RSQCM, Forms Manual, and customer requirements.
Audit the §145.163 Training Program: FAA-approved curriculum on file, MTM 011 Individual Needs Assessment current per position, MTM 003 evidence of OJT, instructor qualifications, and §145.163(b) 2-year records retention.
Perform product audits tracking a serialized article through receiving, disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and return to service.
Perform monthly cabinet audits at each location and support the SMS annual internal audit.
Classify findings by severity (Level I / II / III), which sets binding correction deadlines for the responsible department; a Level I call may hold an aircraft from release.
Issue the Corrective Action Report (QAS-03) within 2 business days of the finding, define the deficiency, required root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and due dates.
Log and track every CAR to closure; evaluate department responses and route to the Chief Inspector for approval prior to implementation.
Verify effectiveness of each corrective action within 30 days of completion through record review, re-inspection, and recurrence checks; re-open ineffective corrective actions.
Audit FAA-certificated contract vendors every 24 months and non-certificated vendors every 12 months; perform additional vendor…
