Description Job overview and responsibilities As a Senior Staff Representative - Quality Assurance Audit, Regulatory Compliance & FAA Liaison, you will be responsible for researching and collecting information for the FAA Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program (VDRP), Letters of Investigation (LOI), and other FAA or company issues. Daily communication with all levels of the FAA and company management is required. Must be able to coordinate multidivisional corrective actions and follow-up to ensure completion.
- Manage FAA Voluntary Disclosure Programs by identifying, documenting, and reporting regulatory non-compliance issues through the Federal Aviation Administration's web-based Voluntary Disclosure self-reporting system while maintaining accurate records, coordinating corrective actions, and serving as the primary communication point between United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration
- Lead comprehensive investigations of regulatory compliance matters and ensure timely, accurate responses to all regulatory inquiries and audit requirements
- Serve as an internal consultant and regulatory expert on FAA compliance protocols, quality assurance standards, and aviation safety requirements across United's engineering, maintenance programs, aircraft maintenance operations, and Technical Operations Maintenance Control organizations, providing specialized guidance on voluntary disclosure processes, regulatory interpretation, and ensuring strict adherence to federal aviation regulations and industry best practices
- Communicate proposed comprehensive fixes and compliance solutions directly to FAA representatives, maintaining clear documentation of progress and completion status for all corrective actions
- Monitor, track, and ensure timely implementation of all corrective actions identified through FAA findings, investigation findings, and mitigation processes, while maintaining clear and professional communication with regulatory authorities regarding remediation progress and completion status
- Maintain ongoing communication and liaison with the FAA Certificate Management Office (CMO) regarding the status, progress, and resolution of Voluntary Disclosure Reports (VDRs), ensuring transparent and timely updates on all compliance matters
Qualifications What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):- Bachelor's degree in technical, safety or aviation-related field or related experience
- 5+ years related experience
- Basic understanding of aircraft systems and Federal Aviation Regulations
- Equivalent aircraft maintenance/inspection and quality assurance experience
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Proven understanding of pertinent Code of Federal Regulations and Company Manuals / Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn Company/Department IT platforms
- In-depth experience interacting with the FAA
- 5 - 7 years of significant achievements in aircraft maintenance, inspection, engineering, and/or quality assurance, with proven leadership capabilities
- Travel up to 20%
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):- Master's degree or related experience
- Completion of certified programs in the quality assurance field
- Professional certification in quality or safety
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
- Extensive experience in quality assurance auditing and risk assessment
