Quality Assurance Specialist; Aircraft

Quality Assurance Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is:
To serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist in the evaluation/audit areas of aircraft maintenance; to observe and determine quality of in-process and after-the-fact maintenance, ensure prescribed technical and management procedures are followed and quality maintenance is achieved; to provide current local maintenance guidance to managers, supervisors and technicians; and to manage other quality assurance programs per applicable guidance.

Critical Establishes and executes a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance, designed to provide the maintenance managers confidence that aircraft, aircraft systems conform to technical, safety, workload and customer requirements.

Critical Utilizes data collection techniques and procedures for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs, evaluates the results and determines the appropriate and effective method and format for presentation to higher-level management.

Serves as primary technical advisor within the maintenance organization of aircraft and ground support equipment and processes.

Serves as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for group, wing and base maintenance policy, advising supervisors and employees on both general policy and specific maintenance matters.

Manages and administers various quality assurance programs.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: regularly require extended periods of walking, climbing, standing or bending.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing
• If required, subject to pre-employment physical .

Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued:

• This is a KEY position. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must beremoved from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.
  
  (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Quality Assurance Series 1910. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Examples include reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements.

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