Specialist, Quality Assurance

Job OverviewFTAI Aviation owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI's propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.Responsibilities:Conducting audits and inspections: Perform internal audits of maintenance, operational, and safety systems to ensure compliance with regulations, international standards and company policies, such as the Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM) and other international regulations.Investigating issues: Investigate incidents and discrepancies, analyze trends, and take part in root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences and create reportsEnsuring regulatory compliance: Verify that all activities and documentation adhere to applicable aviation regulations safety standards, and other requirements.Monitor adherence to QA process, identify gaps and work multiple teams to implement corrective and preventive actionsImplementing corrective actions: Follow up on, monitor, and ensure the timely completion of corrective and preventive actions identified during audits occurrence and SMS reporting.Continuous improvement: Support the development and implementation of the company's Safety Management System (SMS) and other continuous improvement initiatives.Implement programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analysesQuality Assurance support/liaison with the various areas such as operations, repair center, engineering etc.Qualifications:Must have 3 years Quality Assurance Environment experience.Minimum of 3 year of technical engine maintenance experience or repair shop experienceIn this function the candidate must be open minded to address Culture Change, listening and share best practices within the Safety Culture mindset.Abilities to support shop floor employees and other support group (customer support/ Engineering) with QA and regulatory related issues.Experience with aviation maintenance, operations, and quality assurance programs.Experience with investigation tools and methodologies such as 6S, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and 5 Whys for problem-solving and process improvementExcellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.Effective oral and written communication skills for writing reports and collaborating with various teams and regulatory bodies.Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS).Ability to work independently and as part of a team.FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.