Quality Assurance Auditor

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description:
The Quality Assurance Auditor conducts internal audits at the AAR facilities to verify compliance with AAR, FAA, and customer policies and procedures. The Quality Assurance Auditor is also responsible to conduct vendor audits and perform investigations.

What you will be responsible for:

Conduct routine facility audits and surveillance to verify compliance with AAR, FAA, and customer approved policies and procedures relating to repair station requirements.
Conduct audits and inspections of vendors to ensure the vendor meets AAR and FAA quality standards.
Perform investigations as assigned by the Manager of Quality Assurance.
Conduct periodic audits of receiving discrepancies to ensure continued quality of vendor products.
Identify systematic problems with the functioning of AAR policies and procedures.
Maintain adequate records of discrepancies noted and corrective action taken. Perform follow-up audits to identify and prevent recurrent problems.
Place emphasis on recurring problems as assigned.
Be authorized to act on behalf of the repair station with regard to approval of vendors and resolution of FAA and customer identified regulatory discrepancies.
Continually monitor for any RSM, QCM, FAR, safety, and/or operating procedure violations.
Record discrepancies on designated forms.
Perform on-site inspections and audits of vendors/agencies to ensure basic requirements are met in regard to certifications, facilities manuals, tooling, safety, and standard practices.
Ensure accountability to conduct themselves within all guidelines of company, FAA, and customer policies, work rules, and regulations (ex. Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), Airworthiness Agreements), etc.
Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the AAR Safety Manual.

All other duties as assigned

What you will need to be successful in this role:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with a wide variety of people.
Basic computer skills.
A thorough understanding of FAR (14 CFR) parts 21, 25,43,65,91,121,125,129, and 145.
A thorough understanding of the EASA 145 Rule.
Must have no travel restrictions.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Five (5) or more years’ experience on large commercial type aircraft.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Read, write and understand the English language.
Legible handwriting.
Must have the ability to lead people and accept responsibility.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate preferred.
Professional certification as auditor preferred.
Possess a valid passport for international travel preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 may be regularly required to sit, stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb ladders and/or service stands and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Subject to noises in excess of 85 dB.
Capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds.
Normal or corrected hearing.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.