Quality Assurance Specialist (Aircraft) with Security Clearance

Position: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT) with Security Clearance
Location: Tyndall Air Force Base

Duties
* Responsible for developing and implementing Performance Management Assessment Program (PMAP) as a Maintenance Operation Instructions (MOI) based on the contract, logistics support statement of work (SOW) and other applicable directives.
* Responsible for conducting evaluations of contractor in accordance with required Air Force Instructions.
* Maintains quality insurance inspection log and works with contractor to resolve problem areas, discusses procedures and reviews documented discrepancies.
* Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* 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
* Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* 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.
* Must be able to obtain a valid driver's license to operate GOV to perform inspection of contractor operations.
* Required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
* Must attend and complete required training and maintain required certifications.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* Position may be subject to recall to duty to resolve problems 24 hours a day to include weekends/holidays.
* May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty and flexible hours to include weekends/holidays/nights to ensure surveillance of all contractor performed operations.
* A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment. Qualifications Conditions of Employment cont.
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements, reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans; analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system;

verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance; identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action; computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods; investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities; reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals;

reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of Quality Assurance Program requirements oversee in civilian contractor work and performance in aircraft maintenance facilities. Knowledge of established procedures and techniques for quality assurance and skill in applying established quality control plans and methods to operations concerned with the aircraft maintenance functions.

Knowledge and experience in aircraft transient alter functions/or broad experience in aircraft mechanicand/maintenance requirements. Knowledge of conventional fact finding or investigative techniques, and skill to develop, analyze, and evaluate facts relative to unsatisfactory conditions or trends and to prepare documented reports of findings. OR

EDUCATION:

Master's or…