GFL Quality Assurance Specialist - Guardian Flight

Quality Assurance Specialist

Hourly Rate: $41-$47/per hour DOE

Full Benefits Package

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, revise, and administer Aircraft Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL).
• Develop, revise, and administer FAA Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs (AAIP).
• Develop and administer aircraft Master Inspection Lists (MIL) compiling all inspections, scheduled maintenance, overhaul, and service life limitation requirements IAW the aircraft and engine manufacturer’s technical source documents.
• Create aircraft Configuration Control Documents (CCD) by researching aircraft records and inputting relevant data into the Master Inspection Lists (MIL). Maintain the CCD by updating sections with new requirements from revised source documents and reflecting aircraft configuration changes due to modifications and equipment updates.
• Administer aircraft maintenance tracking programs to include performing revisions and gap audits to manufacturer’s technical source documents and applying corrections, as necessary.
• Monitor new and recurring FAA Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer’s service bulletins. Interpret and communicate complex technical data to guide field technicians in performing appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform aircraft acceptance inspections after heavy maintenance and modification work scopes; verify conformity of alterations on new and refurbished aircraft completed for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) operational configurations to FAA approved design data.
• Ensure aircraft conformity to certification and operational regulatory requirements by generating substantiating document packages. This process is essential for obtaining FAA approval to add aircraft to Guardian Flights FAR Part 135 air carrier certificates.
• Administer Aircraft Weight and Balance program and Equipment Lists.
• Audit aircraft maintenance records and generate work scopes for aircraft major maintenance and modification events.
• Perform technical and regulatory oversight of major repairs and major alterations applied to company aircraft.
• Support the Records Department by reviewing aircraft return-to-service documentation, parts certifications, and major repair and alteration records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist field technicians interpreting complex technical data and regulatory compliance matters.
• Support the Director of Maintenance in managing fleet aircraft as directed. Fulfill additional responsibilities assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2. FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
3. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience with a 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier or Part 145 certified repair station preferably in a quality assurance or technical support role.
4. Experience in aircraft operations, with exposure to Beechcraft King Air and Pilatus PC12 series turboprop aircraft, and Learjet 45 series turbojet airplanes highly desirable.
5. Ability to interpret, apply, and effectively communicate complex technical data and processes associated with aircraft maintenance and alterations.
6. Initiative-taking and meticulous focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
7. Possess honesty, integrity and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
8. Possess excellent listening, verbal and written communication and critical thinking skills.
9. Ability to work in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment.
10. Possess a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
11. Ability to work in a team environment with an eagerness to contribute to the overall success of the Maintenance department and the Company.
12. Must be proficient in a dynamic computerized working environment, performing administrative tasks using Microsoft Office Suite programs, web-based maintenance management programs, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, Maintenance or Technology or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. FAA Airframe & Powerplant License with Inspection Authorization.
3. A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience with a 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier or Part 145 certified repair station preferably in a quality assurance or technical support role.
4. Extensive firsthand experience in performing maintenance and alterations on Beechcraft King Air and Pilatus PC-12 series turboprop aircraft, as well as Learjet 45 series turbojet airplanes, is highly desirable. A strong background in working with these specific aircraft models, demonstrating proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying their systems to ensure optimal performance and safety.
5. Experience working with FAA Aircraft Safety Inspectors for applying major alterations on aircraft certificated under 14 CFR parts 23, 25 and 27.
6. Experience processing aircraft documents packages for FAA conformity inspections for adding aircraft to an air carrier certificate.
7. Experience developing and administering FAA Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs (AAIP) and Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL).
8. Preference 3 to 5 years on-wing avionics systems troubleshooting and repair.

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 www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. 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.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Compensation: $41.00-$47.00/HR 

Full Benefit Statement: Check out our careers site benefits page GMR Benefits to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.