Quality Assurance & Audit Specialist (49455)

Quality Assurance Coordinator – Aviation Security Company

Location: Garden City, NY (Headquarters)

Company: Global Elite Group

Global Elite Group- Providing world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.

Our teams safeguard critical aviation infrastructure, support airlines and airport authorities, cargo facilities and strengthen national security through consistent, high-quality operational performance.

Joining Global Elite Group means being part of a mission-driven team where your expertise directly supports safe, compliant, and high-performing airport operations. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your impact, collaborate with aviation professionals across the industry, and contribute to programs that protect critical infrastructure and keep airports running safely every day.

Global is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Position Overview:

Global Elite Group is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Coordinator to support and advance our aviation security quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs across airport and airline operations.

This is a salaried, exempt professional role focused on compliance oversight, audit analysis, data reporting, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated aviation security environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and hands-on experience with aviation security regulations, audits, and quality control programs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary- $65,000-$75,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC,
• Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee engagement, development, and advancement pathways
• A dynamic, regulated aviation security environment that strengthens analytical judgment, regulatory expertise, and professional growth in quality assurance and compliance
• Ongoing collaboration with TSA, airport authorities, airline clients, and internal operational teams in support of audit readiness, compliance oversight, and risk mitigation

As a Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will support compliance with TSA regulations, airport authority requirements, and internal quality standards by identifying risks, analyzing audit results, and supporting corrective actions across airport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of airport and airline quality assurance programs
• Identify compliance gaps, procedural deficiencies, and operational risks
• Conduct audits of training records, licensing, and compliance documentation
• Assist in developing and maintaining Quality Control Programs and Local Instruction Manuals (LIMs)
• Support internal, client, and regulatory audit readiness and corrective action tracking
• Analyze inspection and audit data, identify trends, and report findings to leadership
• Compile and distribute quality assurance metrics, dashboards, and reports
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the company’s inspection and reporting platform (SafetyCulture)
• Partner with airport and headquarters teams to support compliance workflows and deadlines
• Participate in meetings and communications as a representative of the Compliance team
• Assist with remote CCTV verification and documentation as required
• Support on-site airport audits, spot checks, and compliance reviews, including occasional travel

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3 plus years in Aviation, or Homeland Security or relevant degree program from an accredited college
• Must be a self-starter that can work independently with little supervision
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• Must have state issued Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Willing and able to participate in a drug test (either pre-employment or random) with negative results
• Willing and able to obtain an Airport SIDA badge which requires a 10 year verifiable background check, Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment
• Willingness to travel on short notice.
• Willingness to work some non-business hours as operational needs require.

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Sensory Requirements: must be able to look at computer screens for extended amounts of time. Must have adequate sight with or without the use of corrective lenses; adequate hearing is also required for phone communications.

Environmental: Indoor office setting, indoor/outdoor setting at airport, some travel required

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

· HS Diploma or GED

· Experience working with basic office equipment (copier, scanner, fax, printer)

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook, Excel)

Language Skills: English Proficiency required (reading, writing, and speaking)

Mathematical Skills: Basic Arithmetic

Reasoning Ability:

• Must exhibit sound judgment and decision making
• Must have the ability to follow directions and outlined procedures.
• Must comply with HR, legal, and ethical policies
• Must include appropriate people in decision making
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Must be able to distinguish and know how to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive security information

Global 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.