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Quality Assurance Auditor

Republic Airways Carmel, Indiana, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Feb 24, 2026

Role & seniority: Quality Assurance Auditor (aviation) with mid-level responsibilities; performance-based on regulatory standards.

Stack/tools: Regulatory/industry standards (IATA, GMM, FAA EPI, IOSA), CFR Part 145, Approved Vendor Listing, audit reports, on-site/internal audits, field investigations, trend reporting.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Conduct internal audits per airline General Maintenance Manual; perform on-site audits of On-Call/Contract Maintenance Providers; maintain Approved Vendor Listings.

  • Conduct field service investigations for reliability issues; develop audit reports with severity, corrective actions, and follow-up.

  • Review and revise audit forms to ensure compliance with IATA, GMM, IOSA, DoD standards; participate in internal audits; assist planning/scheduling approval.

Must-have skills

  • Aviation or military-related experience with strong attention to detail; ability to work independently.

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical/regulatory materials; strong report writing and communication skills.

  • Capable of making limited decisions using established precedents; understand regulatory compliance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent in Aviation; Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

  • More than 1 year of relevant aviation experience.

Location & work type

  • Location not specified; travel up to 75% (including overnight/weekend); outdoor/open hangar and environments with moving parts.

Full Description

Job Category: Quality POSITION PURPOSE Performs quality assurance audits on required maintenance and/or services performed on aircraft, parts and appliances. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Performs required internal audits per airline certificate’s General Maintenance Manual. · Performs on-site audits of On-Call Maintenance providers and Contract Maintenance Providers and maintains the approved Vendor Listing. · Performs on-site and/or mail-out audits of CFR Part 145 Repair Stations and fuel vendors. Maintains the Approved Vendor Listing for each. · Conducts field service investigations when reliability problems arise. · Develops reports including audit results, defining severity of results, corrective action and follow-up. Reports trends or concerns to the Manager of Quality Assurance. · Participates in E-IOSA internal audits. · Reviews audit forms and revises as necessary to maintain compliance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), GMM, FAA Evaluation Performance Inspection (EPI’s), and IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) regulations and Department of Defense (DOD) standards. · Checks and approves weekly planning and scheduling. · Performs various other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. o Specialty training beyond high school with at least 1 year of Aviation, Military or similar experience. o A high level of attention to detail and the ability to operate independently. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in Aviation and Airframe and Powerplant license with more than 1 year of experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. DECISION MAKING Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. o Able to move about the work environment. o Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. o Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds under 35% of the time. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. o Work near moving mechanical parts o Work in high, precarious places o Outdoor weather conditions/Open air hangar TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.

Quality AssuranceAuditingMaintenanceRegulatory ComplianceReport WritingInvestigationAttention To DetailIndependent WorkAviation RegulationsIOSAFAA Evaluation Performance InspectionsVendor ManagementCorrective Actionmulti-location

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