QA Auditor, Audit Programs

Full-time - Entry Level

Seatac, WA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor is responsible for developing solutions to provide independent and objective assessment of internal controls governing business, operational, and safety for functions and processes at Alaska and Horizon (and subsidiaries, including McGee Air Services), including but not limited to Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Inflight, and Airports. As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations to improve routine and special reviews promoting risk management awareness, operational safety assurance, and helps to develop actionable plans to resolve audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Support Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air operating division by providing an independent and objective assessment of internal controls governing business, operational, safety and regulatory (FAA) processes.
• Perform inquiries of subject matter experts to gain an understanding of processes for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air operating divisions.
• Develop solutions to complex problems, including creating process documentation, identifying internal controls, and developing and executing test plans.
• Demonstrate project management skills and execute project objectives.
• Collaborate with management to address business risks and develop actionable plans to resolve audit findings.
• Assist in the performance of special reviews including system implementations, cost-benefit analyses, and safety/regulatory compliance investigations.
• Support external reviews of company operating divisions by supporting business and aviation-specific projects.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in Safety, Operations, Auditing, or related area for Intermediate Level.
• 4 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, Safety, Operations, or related area for Senior Level.
• Bachelor's degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Professional curiosity and personal accountability for results.
• Ability to understand complex business and operational processes.
• Travel approximately 10-50% of the time primarily in North America.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off