Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) Senior Auditor

The Senior Auditor Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) is responsible for the conduct and administration of both process and performance audits under Breeze’s IEP program. They will develop, prepare, administer, and respond to internal audits and other activities under the leadership of Breeze’s Manager, Regulatory Compliance and QA. In the Senior Auditor role, they will also represent the IEP department to external and internal stakeholders as called upon by department leadership.

• Plan, prepare, and conduct quality internal audits in accordance with Breeze’s IEP schedule, including the preparation of audit checklists and schedule planning
• Independently deliver quality audits – by reviewing manual content and records, conducting interviews, and observing workplace practices
• Document audit findings and generate audit reports
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify key drivers of process related breakdowns
• Track and conduct follow-up on corrective action plans as well as monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions to resolve audit discrepancies.
• Assist department leadership in annual budget planning for audits
• Responsible for resolving audit discrepancies with all levels of leadership
• Conduct training upon request for the IEP program
• Responsible for trending IEP Data to identify organizational top risks
• Responsible for program development under direction from department leadership
• Interface with all Safety department team members on projects, SMS programs, and data analytics
• Listen, observe, and review records and documents, and communicate effectively
• Understand and communicate the applicable standards, laws, and regulations (including, but not limited to FARs, DoD requirements, IOSA standards and recommended practices) throughout Breeze’s operational departments
• Communicate findings to all levels of leadership, including executive leadership
• Assist with Regulatory Compliance duties including VDRP related follow-ups, regulatory correspondence, and special investigations upon request from department leadership
• Act as a subject matter expert in IEP and partner with the Manager, Regulatory Compliance and QA to develop and administer operational/regulatory audits, SMS safety risk assessments and coordinate activities with the department and division to include International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program (VDRP) and Department of Defense (DoD)
• With minimal direction from leadership, exercise considerable judgement to make decisions while conducting complex, risk-based process reviews, investigations, and audits (consisting of observations, document reviews, interviews, etc.) to facilitate improvement in processes that support multiple divisions.
• Network with local, regional, and divisional leadership to collect safety/compliance data. Analyzes data collected from internal/external audits and employee reporting to identify systemic trends and process level breakdowns.
• Conduct follow-up checks, monitor development and verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions to provide feedback on performance
• Represent the department at divisional SMS Meetings
• Lead by example by taking on responsibilities, participating in improvement efforts, and assuming leadership role among peers in the absence of the manager.
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by Safety Department leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Aviation Safety-related field or 4+ years additional experience in IEP, auditing, project management, technical writing, or airline operations.
• 3+ years of Part 121 air carrier experience or 2+ years project management, technical writing, and/or curriculum development experience
• Ability to audit and compare technical documents to FAA DCTs and/or other regulatory standards
• Must have and maintain a valid passport, or be cleared to travel internationally
• Comfortable facilitating meetings with all levels of leadership and business partners
• Comfortable delivering training/facilitating in front of large groups, including all levels of leadership and business partners
• Demonstrated abilities in self organization, self-starting work ethic
• Must be able/willing to travel to fulfill the needs of the programs, up to average 50 of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with auditing to IOSA standards or IOSA conformance auditor training
• Prior experience at a DOD approved air carrier and auditing to DOD standards
• Prior experience with maintaining an audit budget and tracking audit expenses
• 2+ years of lead auditor experience or 4+ years of experience in a frontline airline operations role (pilot, dispatch, ground ops, etc)
• FAA commercial/ATP pilot certificate, Dispatcher certificate, or A&P certificate
• Professional auditing certification (eg. ASQ, IIA, etc.)

Skills/Talents

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including familiarity with using Microsoft Teams for collaboration and communication
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure with little supervision
• Ability to make sound business decisions based on company needs
• Ability to resolve disagreement in a professional manner with all levels of leadership and business partners
• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!