Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Objective

Implementing the Compliance Monitoring Manual procedures and enhancing the GHC system to comply with the Regulatory and Aviation Safety Standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Description

• Preparing, monitoring and updating the annual audit plans for the CAMO, the Maintenance Organization, Maintenance Training Organization and Military Projects.
• Performing audit reviews and ensuring the compliance with regulatory requirements and other military standards.
• Conducting Investigations and drafting reports in accordance with ICAO Annex 13.
• Reviewing the manual amendments after submitting to him / her by the responsible manager. In the absence of the Director of QCM&HSE, submitting these manuals to the Authority for approval.
• Reviewing Company and Departmental procedures for effectiveness and validity, submitting revisions or proposals as required.
• Performing internal audits at CAMO, Maintenance Organization, Maintenance Training Organization and Military Projects as follows:
• Performing audits in order to comply with the Company audit programme.
• Liaise with the departmental heads or supervisors in the planning of each audit.
• Provide the departmental head or supervisor with details of findings on completion of the audit, agreeing a timescale for the rectification of findings.
• Following up in the agreed period, to review progress of rectification action and closure of the finding.
• Performing external Audits whenever required in accordance with the Compliance Monitoring Manual.
• Perform aircraft and product audits and inspections.
• Perform the assessment of “MEMS” Part A submissions. Follow “MEMS” Part B investigations, as required.
• Prepares Safety recommendations and Quality circulars.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the ISO 9001 approval.
• Performing Compliance Monitoring tasks as required by the Director of QCM&HSE
• Any such other duties that may be requested by the Director of QCM&HSE or described in this manual.
• As nominated and approved by the QCAA to deputise the Director of QCM&HSE, in his absence
• Categorization of Certification Maintenance Review (CMR) discrepancies and for the final issuance of the CMR certificate after evaluating all the closed discrepancies. Performance Indicators
• Number of internal and external audits conducted
• Number of Safety recommendations proposed per year
• Number of MEMS, or and MORs, and or investigations reviewed per year
• Number of CMRs review

  Qualifications, Experience & SkillsQualifications:

• Holder of an EASA or QCAA part 66 license cat B1 and/or B2 for more than 5 years.
• The following will be added advantages:
• Degree in Engineering.
• Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage
• Any Engineering Military License/Authorization

Experience:

• Minimum 5-year experience as a certifying staff exercising the privileges arising from the EASA or QCAA Part 66 license.
• Minimum of 2-year experience in Quality and/or Safety departments.
• Military and/or CAMO experience is an extra asset.

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• Minimum of 5-year civil aviation experience as a certifying staff exercising the privileges arising from the EASA or QCAA Part 66 license
• Minimum of 3-year experience in Civil Aviation industry as Airworthiness Inspector or Air Accident Investigator or other similar position.
• Military and/or CAMO experience is an extra asset.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Audit techniques or Auditor Training
• Good knowledge of SMS
• Good knowledge of QCAR/EASA and FAA regulations for maintenance organizations.
• Good knowledge of Part M, Part 145 and Part 147
• Part M and Part 145 training courses
• Good knowledge of investigation technique with relevant training
• Good level of awareness of Organization's operations including projects and initiatives
• Ability to communicate to various levels within organizations
• Experience record within QA in a similar sized company within a similar industry
• Experience in Military Maintenance and Quality Systems.

Decision Making Authority>

• Recommend corrective actions related to engineering activities (e.g. type of activities GHC could perform to ensure corrective measurements and actions are done)
• Initiate policies into best practices with regards to all QCM&HSE policies, processes and procedures
• Recommend improvements to business and departmental Key Performance Indicator

Behavioral Competencies Description

• Idea and Initiative Development
• Proactive
• Dedication to achieving goals
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Professionalism - commitment to ethical standards and Integrity
• Information analysis and decision making
• Communication skills

Lead (Instructor) Pilot & Aircraft Commander

Job Objective

Support, conduct, and supervise Kuwait Airforce S-92 Fleet (Customer) operations, provide trainings, develop and update training materials, manuals, operating, and emergency procedures

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Description

• Supervise and task Instructor Pilots and Crew Member Instructor as required in support of Customer’s Operations and Training.
• Provide performance reports and feedback to Management and Instructors in accordance with GHC requirements.
• Coordinate Leave and Work of all assigned personnel.
• Normal S-92 A/C piloting duties Day and Night, IFR and VFR.
• Instructional duties in the classroom and in the aircraft for all manner of S-92 Fleet operations.
• Support VVIP Operations as required. Establish safe and professional VIP/VVIP flight operations.
• Develop, continuously improve, and deliver training courses and materials under the direction of the Customer and Program Manager.
• Conduct ground runs and test flights as required.
• Assist with mission planning as required.
• Advise on operational limitations.
• Support internal and external reviews and meetings as required.
• Maintain flight records and logbooks.
• Maintain proficiency on the S-92.
• Develop, publish, and update training materials, manuals, operating, and emergency procedures within set timelines as directed, and supervise other personnel assigned with these duties.
• Continued upgrade of Customer’s SOP.
• Maintain records for training materials, manuals, operating, and emergency procedures and their updates.
• Conduct program courses and supervise instructors providing training as required for the Customer.
• Maintain training records.
• Maintain established standardized check ride and training procedures
• Check accuracy of flight plans, performance data, and weight and balance information.
• Assist with obtaining notice to airman (NOTAMS) and weather briefings.
• Assist with the maintenance and the flight operations hazard map.
• Ensure availability for Operations and Training as required by the Customer Operations.
• Supervise and manage work and leave of assigned Instructors as required in GHC policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and the Customer Squadron Commander.

Performance Indicators

• Number of hours flown without incidents vs. target number
• Number of safety issues during flight encountered
• Number of complaints from customer/passengers
• Comply with Customer’s Special Operations Requirements.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills 

Qualifications:

• S-92 Type Rating with valid ATPL(H) issued by ICAO member state, and Class 1 Medical / equivalent.
• S-92 Instructor Rating or the equivalent certification by an ICAO member state.
• S-92 Simulator Instructor certification.
• S-92A Qualified Functional Check Pilot

Experience:

• Minimum of 2000 hours total helicopter time.
• Minimum of 700 hours as PIC on Multi Engine helicopters.
• Minimum of 500 hours PIC on the S-92 aircraft.
• Minimum of 2 years instructional experience.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Desirable – NVG Instructional Experience
• Desirable – Military Background
• Competent with MS Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel applications.
• Good technical knowledge to be able to work closely with engineering department and understand all the issues clearly.
• Good interpersonal Skills e.g., ability to speak to high level clients and internal customers.

  Decision Making Authority

• Authorize people to board or not to board
• Initiate improvements to flight safety procedures improvements
• Authorize emergency procedures where applicable