Manager of Quality Assurance

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At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Position Summary: This position has authority for the deployment of the Quality Assurance Audit Program (QAAP) requirements for all maintenance items and services accomplished by the Company or its contracted maintenance vendors and serving the company by administering the QAAP in compliance with the Company, C.A.S.E. and FAA regulations.

Values and Behavioral Standards: To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Providing the guidance and direction for the Quality staff at the regional locations to ensure proper performance of their duties and to ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of federal regulations.
• Monitor and observe the Receiving Inspection process at all stations to ensure proper documentation for all purchased, repaired or borrowed parts in accordance with company policies, procedures and the code of federal regulations and the Quality Assurance Audit Program.
• Investigate maintenance discrepancies that involve deviation from policies and procedures or FAA inquires and report findings to the Director, Quality Assurance & CASS.
• Authority for Audit Schedule edits and assignment allocations; complying with the QAAP.
• Authority for Audit Checklist updates, ensuring it is reflecting the latest requirement from QAAP.
• Provides an auditing oversight of the functions within the Technical Operation Organization, which shall include the review of maintenance records, manuals, training, qualification, operational tasks, safety procedures, ground support operations, equipment and housekeeping.
• Maintain the station/vendor audit/schedule and files as required by the QAAP.
• Review and approve the audit reports and the written responses to audit discrepancies to assure satisfactory action has been taken in a timely manner. Schedule follow-up audits, as deemed necessary, to ensure corrective action has been implemented in a timely manner.
• When needed, will perform external audits of contract agencies and vendors that repair, overhaul or perform other maintenance on Company aircraft, engines, appliances or components, in accordance with Company policies.
• Enforces safety regulations and practices, informs of procedures to ensure a safe, reliable operation
• When needed, will perform internal audits of internal departments and/or paperwork audits on work packages, log pages and other Company records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance & CASS

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in large aircraft maintenance in a FAR 121/145 environment.
• Previous Quality Assurance Auditing experience required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Previous leadership experience.
• A suitable four year college degree with an emphasis in Business, Aviation or Engineering maybe partially substituted for experience.
• Working knowledge of software applications for reporting, analysis, and data presentation.
• Extensive domestic and international travel may be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range$75,500—$101,500 USD

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.