About Bridger Aerospace

Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Auditor plays a key role in ensuring Bridger Aerospace's continued compliance with FAA regulations and contractual obligations. This position is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining the internal audit program within the maintenance organization.

The auditor will utilize audit tracking software to schedule audits, develop checklists, conduct risk assessments, perform internal and external audits (including vendor oversight), issue and track corrective actions, and support audit closeouts.

This role collaborates closely with the Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Inventory, Records, and Planning departments to identify system hazards, evaluate compliance, and implement effective corrective actions that drive continuous improvement across the organization. This position is based at Bridger Aerospace HQ in Belgrade, MT and is full-time.

What You'll Do

• Develop, schedule, and perform internal and external (vendor) audits in accordance with FAA and company requirements.
• Manage the full audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, corrective action tracking, report generation, and follow-up verification.
• Maintain all audit data and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company recordkeeping standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely completion of corrective actions and effective resolution of audit findings.
• Verify vendor and maintenance provider compliance with FAA and company quality standards.
• Ensure training records are accurate, current, and aligned with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Monitor and maintain audit tracking systems (e.g., QT9) to ensure data integrity and accessibility for historical records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and quality operations.
• Conduct screening of new vendors and suppliers to verify regulatory compliance and approval status.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of aviation industry audit experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and quality standards such as ISO 9001, C.A.S.E., or IATA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Smartsheet.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends during the fire season.

Preferred:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Experience with QT9 and WinAir software.
• Previous experience auditing Part 145 repair stations or maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of technical publications, maintenance manuals, and recordkeeping systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
• Company performance-based bonus plan.
• Equity stock compensation package.
• Employer-funded comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage.
• Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.

This position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screening. Additionally, this position requires attainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int'l Airport.

Bridger Aviation Group, LLC. and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.