Assistant Quality

A. Job Purpose

Assistant - Quality will support the QM to execute the quality management system and conduct engineering audits in the FTO.

Monitor training and engineering operations to check compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

B. Key Accountabilities

Assistant - Quality will support the Quality Manager to:

o Define the quality organization and procedures necessary to comply with regulations

o Preparing and implementing quality audit program

o Ensures availability of skills and resources necessary to implement the quality system or the organisation review system

o implement by performing the necessary audits and inspections.

o Implement monitoring actions (audit planning, checklist, notification of possible nonconformities, etc.) and ensures that any nonconformities found are dealt with

o Implement for authorisation procedure and issue/renewal of authorisation to the certifying staff and crew

o Coordinate the organisation s audits carried out by the authority (DGCA)

o Implement the event reporting system set up within the organisation and notifies the authority (DGCA) when necessary

Assistant - Quality will support development, regular update and implementation of the quality management system for Engineering as per the AOC and DGCA guidelines

The role will work with departments to comply with quality regulations by performing the necessary regular audits and inspections

Support QM in audits of instructional and engineering departments to identify areas of improvement and manage implementation of them via Flight Instructors and AMEs

Support QM to execute quality improvement programs for all at site to understand any areas of improvement found during quality audits or to achieve industry best standards

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

C. Skills Required for the role

Strong Leadership

Attention to detail

Strategic Planning

Motivational

Communication Skills

Safety Commitment

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

D. Key Performance Indicators

DGCA Compliance with Quality Assurance

New initiatives implemented to enhance quality adherence

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Internal Stakeholders

Aviation Academy, Safety, Security & Quality Department, Engineering, and Regulatory (GRC)

External Interfaces

External Stakeholders

FTO Partners, Cadets, Regulatory Authorities, Vendors

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Education requirements

Minimum

Bachelor s Degree in related field or licensed AME

Desired

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Experience

Minimum

5+ years of aviation experience and minimum 2 years of experience in engineering and audits aviation safety compliances

Prior experience in DGCA-approved positions in FTOs/ ATOs/ Airlines/ NSOPs in India as a quality auditors

Prior experience in implementation of quality assurance systems of FTO/Airline Operator/Other Operator

8+ years of aviation experience and minimum 4 years of experience in audits and quality assurance in aviation

Desired

Prior experience with training aircrafts

Certification in aviation legislation and regulation modules

Location - Amravati, Maharashtra