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 associate QA Inspector will provide high level support to the Flight Services Quality Assurance team.

Compensation Data

The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range will be as follows: $60,000.00 - $82,500.00 per year

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Previous experience with auditing practices
• 1-3 years’ professional experience, preferably in an aviation setting
• Knowledgeable with current 14 CFR requirements (Parts, 1, 21, 25, 39, 43, 65 & 91)
• Capable of following specific steps within auditing documents
• Basic understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration processes
• Thorough knowledge of quality processes, procedures, and concepts in the functional area of aviation quality assurance
• Initial experience in leading functional/cross-functional initiatives

Main Responsibilities

• Prepares policies, procedures and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations.
• Conducts permanent records review and audits as requested to include continual analysis of procedures and processes.
• Ensures all inspection / maintenance documentation is correctly and accurately formatted to include proper airworthiness release and return to service when required.
• Ensures 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.
• Provides training to maintenance designees as requested ensuring 14 CFR regulatory / MPM, and company compliance
• 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

Main Responsibilities Cont.Desired Characteristics

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
Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

Physical Demands

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 hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climbs or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds over their heads. 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

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Van Nuys, CA 91406