Senior Quality Expert and Occupational Safety Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial  is looking for an Senior Quality Expert and Occupational Safety Manager to join our team in Herndon, VA.

Airbus requires regulatory and safety expertise in order to establish the competence & authority enabling it to ensure Airbus processes comply with regulatory and safety requirements of the Aviation Authorities (including NAA’s) in order to support our Operators. The Senior Quality Expert and Occupational Safety role at Airbus will provide guidance and is consulted on the implementation of and compliance with these rules to support our operators.

Your Working Environment:

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Rule Making & Regulation Monitoring: 40%

• Track rulemaking and regulatory changes of US Govt. agencies (e.g. DoT, FAA, FCC, CDC, etc.) to determine the impact on Airbus Americas customer operations and satisfaction.

• Disseminate knowledge internally and support stakeholders for implementation of new rules.

• Guide / suggest solutions to support our business in the application of requirements

• Review and prepare quality requirements related to relevant regulations for Airbus America Customer Service activities.

• Participation in the preparation of risk assessments and risk / opportunities management in the bid phase

• Publish regular customer communication about upcoming mandates visible to Airbus

Safety Management System Officer (SMS): 30%

• Act as a focal point and Safety & Risk Management (SOW) relay for SMS activities for the North American Customer Service region

• Consolidate the regional SMS picture (mainly based on North America SMS function inputs

• Participate to the ISOEG regional meeting (under Operational Safety Enhancement leadership)

• Work in close cooperation with the Customer Service Safety & Risk Management team

Major Repairs 14 CFR Part 145 Organization Quality Manager: 15%

• Support the Major Repairs organiz