Aircraft Inspector

* Perform inspection on aircraft work assigned to any project, platform, or shop as required.  Inspections are accomplished prior to the aircraft, engine, experimental hardware or appliance being returned to service and may be performed on any system or procedure to ensure quality of the product.
* Perform various surveillances on assigned aircraft/area of responsibility.
* Perform In-House Quality Assurance and Inspection on parts and components used for flight on multiple platforms.
* Ensure all work which requires an inspection is performed and subsequently captured in the NASA aircraft maintenance management system, on the appropriate quality record (if applicable), or other approved documentation format.
* Witness operational tests/checks on equipment in accordance with approved technical data.
* Monitor currency and filing of technical publications at aircraft.
* Record all inspections on the applicable quality records.
* Record measurement results (the record shall show the actual test results data) and evaluate test/ inspection results against accept/reject criteria.
* Record measurement instruments used to include identification number and due date.
* Provide weekly inspection/surveillance reports to Quality Assurance Branch Chief.
* Review records, paper or electronic, for accuracy.
* Apply intermediate technical and mechanical knowledge and skills to solve and provide technical guidance for unusually complex problems of aircraft, subsystems, parts, and equipment to specified operational conditions.
* Interface with project management, engineers, crew chiefs and aircraft crew.
* Review maintenance activities, aircraft and subsystem configuration, and completeness of record documentation to determine if the requirements for continued airworthiness are satisfied prior to the aircraft being returned to service.
* Review, approve, and perform inspections of quality procedures, processes, and change requests.
* Recommend changes in methods, procedures, processes, and other techniques employed to improve productivity without compromising safety or quality of assigned tasks.
* Perform special inspections/one-time inspections in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Program and local policies, processes, and procedures.
* Collaborate with AFRC engineering staff in the development and application of Mandatory Inspection Points.
* Verify requirements for test environments, test configurations, and pass/fail criteria.
* Analyze technical adequacy of verification methods and criteria.
* Monitor qualification and acceptance tests to ensure compliance with verification requirements and test procedures, to ensure that test data are correct and complete.
* Prefer Military fighter aircraft type experience or knowledge of F-15 D/E and F-16.
* Prefer knowledge of machine and sheet metal shop fabrication and repair.
* Prefer knowledge of MIL-STD-810 for Environmental Test Specifications.
* Prefer knowledge of IPC J-STD-100 for Solder and Surface Mount Technology.
* Prefer knowledge of NASA STD. 8739.4 for Interconnecting Crimp, Cable, and Harness.
* Prefer knowledge of NASA-STD-8739.1 for Polymeric Applications on Electronic Assemblies.
* Prefer knowledge of fiber optic terminations and cable assemblies. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.
* A minimum of 10 years’ technical experience; or
* Additionally, at least 5 years performing engineering technician duties (design, analysis, or engineering) directly relevant to assigned tasks.
* Must have a strong aviation understanding of FARs, Air Force, Navy, NASA, and commercial requirements.
* Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems and aircraft maintenance practices.
* Must be experienced in all levels of aircraft organizational servicing, repair, and overhaul.
* Must be experienced in use of configuration control of aircraft technical publications.
* Must be multi-task oriented, capable of prioritizing, and must be able to manage aircraft maintenance schedules to perform inspections.
* Must be detail oriented.
* Must be familiar with or willing to gain knowledge of NASA Armstrong maintenance procedures/…