Manager – Quality Assurance & Audits
Experience: Minimum 10 years of overall airline industry experience, with at least 5 years in airline safety, compliance, or quality management functions. Experience in SMS is desirable.
Expertise: Strong understanding of DGCA regulatory requirements and IOSA standards.
Job Description
Prepare and publish the Audit Plan; ensure timely execution and adherence.
Participate in audits, inspections, and surveillance activities as part of the audit team.
Develop, review, and maintain audit and inspection checklists.
Follow up on audit, inspection, and surveillance findings to ensure timely compliance.
Maintain records of all audits, inspections, and surveillance, including E-IOSA.
Conduct regular audits and inspections across operational areas (Ramp/Apron, Load & Trim, Engineering, Cargo, Security, FDTL, MEL compliance, Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering).
Analyze and finalize Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) in coordination with departments.
Conduct and participate in Safety Risk Assessments; maintain related records and follow up on actions.
Maintain and analyze Safety and Quality data; update relevant databases.
Manage hazard reports and ensure timely follow-up.
Assist in preparation of safety meetings, manuals, circulars, bulletins, and checklists.
Prepare audit/surveillance reports and ensure timely communication to stakeholders.
Support safety review meetings and record minutes.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Chief/Dy Chief of Flight Safety.
Qualifications
Flight Crew License (CPL/ATPL) with 10 years of airline experience of which minimum 5 years in the airline safety, compliance or quality department.
or
Engineering & Maintenance (Holder of B1/B2 license) with 10 years of airline experience of which minimum 5 years in the airline safety, compliance or quality department.
or
B. Tech in Aerospace Engineering with 10 years of airline experience of which minimum 5 years in the airline safety, compliance or quality department.
or
Any graduate with 10 years of airline experience of which minimum 5 years in the airline safety, compliance or quality department.