Summary
Etihad Engineering is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Engineer to support its Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation. The role includes auditing training, examination and quality system activities, monitoring aviation regulatory compliance, and managing corrective actions through closure. The successful candidate will support regulatory audits, maintain audit records and schedules, and contribute to management reviews and continuous improvement. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of related aviation quality, compliance or auditing experience, and knowledge of CAR/Part-147 and CAR/Part-66 requirements. The position is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The posting
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Auditor to join our Quality Assurance & Compliance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting audits, monitoring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement activities within an GCAA CAR-147/EASA/UK CAA Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO).
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an aviation quality professional to contribute to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, training quality, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal audits across training, examination, and quality system activities.
- Monitor compliance with GCAA CAR-147, CAR-66/EASA/UK CAA Part-147, Part-66, and applicable aviation authority requirements.
- Identify non-conformities, observations, and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare audit reports and oversee corrective action implementation through closure.
- Support regulatory audits, inspections, and approval activities.
- Maintain audit schedules, records, and compliance monitoring programmes.
- Promote a strong quality and compliance culture across the organisation.
- Support management review activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in aviation quality assurance, compliance, or auditing.
- Experience within a Part-147, Part-145, MRO, aviation training organisation, or regulatory authority environment.
- Demonstrable experience conducting audits and managing corrective action processes.
- Strong knowledge of CAR/Part-147 and CAR/Part-66 requirements.
- Understanding of aviation quality management and compliance monitoring systems.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently.