Job Description

Quality Assurance Specialist

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Quality Assurance Specialist FULL-TIME Opportunity in Remote, TX or Remote Utah

• Starting Wage: $41.00-$47.00/hr DOE
• Remote potential after 10 week training period and evaluation

The  Quality Assurance Specialist will perform their duties and responsibilities in support of the company’s 14 CFR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. This role requires the specialist to possess strong quality assurance attributes and the ability to focus on the minute details of complex technical matters and the associated technical data. The specialist must have the experience and knowledge necessary to apply the appropriate standards to ensure company aircraft are maintained and modified in accordance with the relevant data and applicable regulatory requirements. The Quality Assurance Specialist will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a current and accurate database of avionics equipment installed in all company aircraft fleet types.
• Researching aircraft certification and operational regulations /requirements, as well as avionics equipment capabilities/specifications in preparation and evaluation of potential or planned avionics alterations providing advice on optimum solutions and ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Providing technical and regulatory oversight of all avionics alteration events, and alterations applied to company aircraft by company maintenance organizations and outside maintenance support vendors.
• Assisting with developing avionics installation data packages for alterations performed by company maintenance organizations, and review of installation data packages prior to commencement of alteration performed by support vendors. Packages should include drawings, instructions for continued airworthiness, flight manual supplements, and other documents as required.
• Performing aircraft acceptance inspections after avionics modifications work scope; Verifying conformity of alterations of new and refurbished aircraft completed for EMS operational configurations to the appropriate specifications and FAA approved data.
• Assisting with developing FAA Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs (AAIP) and Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) to include performing audits and revisions.
• Providing assistance with maintaining aircraft equipment lists.
• Providing assistance to field maintenance personnel interpreting complex avionics technical data and regulatory compliance matters.
• Providing assistance to the Director of Maintenance in support of managing aircraft avionics configurations as directed.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Traveling to regional maintenance bases will be required occasionally.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with a 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier or Part 145 certified repair station preferably in an avionics technical or quality assurance support role.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft avionics systems.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with installation and modifications of aircraft avionics systems.
• Experience in aircraft operations, with exposure to Beechcraft King Air and Pilatus PC12 series turboprop aircraft highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and effectively communicate complex technical data and regulatory requirements associated with aircraft maintenance and alterations.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Possess honesty, integrity and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Possess excellent listening, verbal and written communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment.
• Possess a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work in a team environment with an eagerness to contribute to the overall success of the Maintenance department and the Company.
• Must be proficient in a dynamic computerized working environment performing administrative tasks using Microsoft Office Suite programs, web-based maintenance management programs, and Enterprise Recourse Planning (ERP) systems
• Ability to be onsite for the first 10 weeks of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Maintenance or Technology or a related field.
• Inspection Authorization
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier airplane operations (certificate management) with exposure to Beechcraft King Air series and Pilatus PC12 series turboprop aircraft.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience with a 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier or Part 145 certified repair station preferably in an avionics technical or quality assurance support role.
• Extensive hands-on experience performing maintenance and alterations on Beechcraft King Air and Pilatus PC12-45 series airplanes, preferably avionics related.
• Extensive experience working with FAA Aircraft Safety Inspectors an independent FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DER) engineering and performing oversight of avionics systems on aircraft certificated under 14 CFR parts 23 and 25.
• Experience developing aircraft alterations documents packages, to include wiring and structural drawings, instructions for continued airworthiness, and flight manual supplements, for avionics alteration applied to company aircraft.
• Experience developing and administering FAA Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs (AAIP) and Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL).

Why Choose Guardian?  As a quality air medical transport service,  Guardian Flight is one of  Global Medical Response ’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at  . Learn how our  values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at  GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers .

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