Quality & MAOS Lead Auditor

orson Technical Services are currently seeking a Quality and MAOS Lead Auditor to join the team at RNAS Yeovilton on a permanent basis. PURPOSE/ MAIN ACTIVITIES AND TASKS WMS Quality and MAOS Lead Auditor Auditing all Quality functions against specified orders, producing written Audit Reports on completion. Ownership and currency of WMS Operating Procedures (WMS OP). WMS QOR Co-ordinator. Appointed as the WMS Quality and MAOS Lead Auditor, responsible for auditing all Quality functions specified in Operating Procedures, Quality Assurance, BS EN ISO 9001, AS EN 9100 and Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS) IAW applicable MAA Regulatory Articles (RA) and company processes. Specific responsibilities: Undertaking WMS audits in order to encompass all relevant areas of operations and ensuring compliance with MAA Regulatory Articles. The creation of a written Audit Report detailing objective evidence of sampled information viewed during audit and ensuring any Non-Conformances, Opportunities for Improvement or Observations identified during audit are recorded and raised. Identification of failings or improvements against the required Standards' in order to drive Continuous Improvement and maintain Airworthiness. Ensuring compliance with applicable company Operating Procedures and Military Regulatory Policy including MAA Regulatory Articles Ownership and currency of WMS Operating Procedures (WMS OP) reflecting both Company and Authority requirements and instructions. Control the WMS OP review programme ensuring that all key aspects of Operating Procedures are reviewed annually by nominated personnel who have been personally instructed in the review process. Ensuring that operations are carried out in accordance with current Company Regulatory Requirements and advising the Management on all relevant Audit Non-Conformances /Observations including deviation from standards and proposed rectification programme. Ensuring that Quality Assurance and Control Procedures are to the required standard of the relevant Authorities where these are additional to Company requirements and full compliance to MAA MRP Part 145 requirements. Active involvement within the Organisation's Technical Dissemination system in order to communicate changes in Technical Information to all Engineering and associated Personnel and maintaining records as evidence of compliance. To act as the focal point and release mechanism for Quality Occurrence Reports (QOR) documents regarding WMS activities. To maintain access to Resolve' regarding the input and administration of submitted QOR's. To take an active role within the company Maintenance Event Management System (MEMS) investigation and review process. Provide reasonable support to other WMS and Support Service positions during times of absence due to holidays/illness and peak activity periods. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ideally, Military service trade training to SNCO level, or equivalent engineering apprenticeship or equivalent civilian status with a thorough understanding of the Military Aviation Practices. Experience and an understanding of the Military Aviation Environment and associated Policy. Experience of and a thorough understanding of Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme. Sound understanding of the MAA MRP Part 145 Approval process. Experience / understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Lead Auditor. Experience / understanding of AS/EN 9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Lead Auditor. To have completed Root Cause Analysis Training. Possess an appreciation of Environmental Management Systems. Possess an appreciation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident, effective approach to personal communications. Demonstrate Initiative, Enthusiasm, Diligence and a tenacious commitment to high Quality Standards. Ability to communicate confidently with Senior Management, Customers and Staff by effectively expressing ideas and information clearly and concisely in both verbal and visual form. If this is of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly on 01935 403242 or TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-12