Quality Compliance Engineer

Description

Pilatus is hiring a Quality Compliance Engineer to join our team in Broomfield, CO. The Quality Compliance Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory documentation framework for Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. This role ensures company manuals, policies, processes, and procedures remain compliant with applicable FAA and EASA regulations and company requirements. The position serves as the primary focal point for regulatory compliance documentation, supports internal and external audits, interprets new regulatory requirements, and drives continuous improvement of the organization’s documented management system. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and revise Quality manuals, policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions supporting FAA Part 145, Part 21, Part 43, EASA Part 145, EASA Part 21, and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure the QMS documentation structure remains current, controlled, and aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Monitor FAA, EASA, and other regulatory changes and assess impacts to company documentation and processes.
• Lead revisions to Repair Station Manuals, Quality Control Manuals, Production manuals, and supporting procedures.
• Partner with operational departments to document compliant business processes and drive standardization.
• Support FAA, EASA, FOCA, and customer audits by preparing documentation and coordinating corrective actions.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop new procedures and process flows to improve operational efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Manage document control activities, revision histories, approvals, and distribution.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities related to compliance findings.
• Participate in strategic quality and compliance initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Quality, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of aviation quality or regulatory compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, and 145 and EASA Part 21 and Part 145 regulations.
• Experience developing controlled manuals, procedures, and quality documentation.
• Excellent technical writing, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits and corrective action programs.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.  

The hiring range is $80,000 - $86,000 per year. This range represents Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.’s estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant skills and experience, education, job location, internal equity, market data, and business considerations. The hiring range may be modified in the future based on business or market conditions. Any bonus, incentive compensation, benefits, or other forms of compensation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, programs, and policies and may be modified in accordance with applicable law.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time; early applications are encouraged.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.