A successful aviation maintenance organization will expand its operations globally. You were recently hired as the new Quality Assurance Manager. Your role is to ensure that safety and maintenance practices are not compromised regardless of increased workload and new employees. For this written assignment, use the Hunt Library or the Internet to carry out research on the topic of maintenance organizational philosophies. Once you have retrieved the necessary research information, write a 3-4 page paper addressing the following items:

Address the required maintenance organizational philosophies to support the expansion of the new departments including international regulations, personnel requirements, and safety oversight.
Identify the specific leadership responsibilities and challenges that accompany the new position.
Write your paper in APA format and include a minimum of five reference sources. Provide at least one in-text parenthetical citation in your paper for each source you list on the reference page.

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Your paper must include a cover, abstract, and reference page. These items do not meet page requirements as specified in each individual assignment’s instructions. Be sure the paper thoroughly addresses the assignment topic and is justified and supported by your research. This paper is to be written following the current APA style. Refer to Academic Resources for information concerning APA Style.

Save your assignment using a naming convention that includes your first and last name and the activity number (or description). Do not add punctuation or special characters. Examine the evaluation rubric within each Written Assignment activity for qualities of an effective paper and ensure your paper meets or exceeds standards.