Janet Clennon
Quality Assurance Manager | FAA & EASA Regulations | Safety Management Systems (SMS) | Risk-Based Auditing | AS9100 | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management & CAPA | Driving Continuous Improvement
- Role
- Manager, Engineering Quality Assurance at Alaska Airlines
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Janet Clennon
Experienced Quality Manager with proven expertise with FAA/EASA regulations & compliance, safety management systems (SMS), and risk-based auditing. I drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory alignment, and building a strong, proactive safety culture.With a foundation in maintenance engineering and a passion for safety and continuous improvement, I lead cross-functional teams to meet and consistently exceed quality and compliance standards. Known for my collaborative leadership style, I simplify complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable strategies that reduce risk and elevate performance across airline operations.I bring extensive experience working with multicultural teams, global customers, and foreign regulators, helping organizations navigate the challenges of today’s international aviation landscape. Let’s connect if you’re looking to strengthen safety, compliance, and quality in the aerospace or aviation industry.
Experience
Manager, Engineering Quality Assurance
Apr 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Provide executive-level oversight of engineering compliance and safety, ensuring regulatory alignment, airworthiness, and operational excellence for a fleet of 400+ commercial aircraft. Lead Alaska Airlines’ Maintenance & Engineering division in Airworthiness Directive (AD) management, engineering controls, and configuration management through TRAX, while fostering cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Records, Planning, and Material Control teams.Shape and integrate compliance strategies, embedding FAA regulations, Airworthiness Directives, and CFR Part 121 requirements into maintenance programs to drive safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.Lead risk-based audits of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and AD compliance, identifying systemic risks and implementing solutions that strengthen regulatory performance and reduce organizational exposure.Develop and champion divisional policies and programs that advance corporate Maintenance & Engineering strategy, supporting continuous improvement and sustainable growth.Partner with senior and executive leadership to align engineering compliance initiatives with broader corporate objectives, influencing strategic decision-making at the highest level.Design and implement enterprise risk management frameworks, compliance monitoring systems, and Safety Management System (SMS) enhancements to elevate safety and quality across operations.Represent Alaska Airlines on the Airlines for America (A4A) Airworthiness Committee, driving industry-wide safety advancements, regulatory evolution, and collaborative best practices for airline operations.
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor's degree
Cochise College
, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Harvard University
Leadership Essentials Program
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