Title: Senior Executive Quality
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports to: ATO's QA Manager
The Senior Executive Quality reports to the QA Manager and is responsible for the implementation, development, and performing of audit procedures, reviewing, and preparing internal and external audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of ATO functional and operating units, focusing on compliance with the operational processes and ensuring completion of appropriate documentation in the Quality Assurance department.
- Works with the QA Manager to develop, implement, monitor, and manage the company’s compliance as per the ATO QMS.
- Review internal audits conducted by internal auditors as per the ATO annual audit program.
- Interact with various levels of management and staff in conducting interviews and testing internal processes to assure continued compliance.
- Review report(s) based on the results of stated audits/tests to be presented and shared with senior staff.
- Identify process improvements that lead to cost savings or revenue enhancement opportunities
- Assist in reviewing and evaluating policies and procedures.
- Review the implementation of corrective actions and responses to DGCA to all issues that arise from external inspections, audits & evaluations.
- Ensuring that the planning of annual audit/quality inspection takes place within a stipulated time.
- Assist with external audits, FSTD qualification related to DGCA & EASA.
- Ensure that all internal and external audit records and documentation are accurate and in compliance with applicable regulations such as Part ORA, CAP 7100, DGCA CAR, etc., and ATO Quality Manual.
- Careful write-up, review, examination, compilation, and archiving of quality and training-related records/documents at ATO ensuring that the highest possible standards of data quality, presentation, and regulatory obligations in terms of documentation management are achieved at ATO.
- Planning and execution of the periodic DGCA FSTD evaluation visits in coordination with the Quality Manager.
- To make sure that all the quality reports and documentation should be legible, timely, regular, and comprehensively maintained to a standard acceptable to DGCA and EASA.
- Routine check/inspection of the training operations-related facilities and equipment, such as the classrooms, projectors, briefing rooms, etc., and facilitating to always keep them fit.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the DGCA-related work and documentation.
- Any other Job as assigned by the QA Manager
Key Competencies
- Excellent auditing & analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
Computer Equipment And Software Requirements
- Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Office Excel,
- Must possess the ability to collaborate with senior-level personnel and provide leadership to internal stakeholders regarding best business practices and continuous process improvement.
- Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and perform related duties as required.
Experience And Training
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation/ Aircraft Maintenance Training / Pilot or equivalent.
- 3 – 5 years of internal or external audit experience in an aviation-related environment.
- Must understand internal auditing standards and risk assessment practices as per ISO. 9001:2015 & 19011
- Must have experience and understanding of the application of DGCA, EASA, and other aviation regulatory bodies and aviation legislations related to Quality systems & Pilot training.
- Willingness to do occasional travel, if required.
- Training, education, and/or experience may be substituted for certain minimum qualifications
Location:
Bengaluru
