Quality Assurance Representative

Ensures all maintenance conforms to the highest safety and regulatory standards through active monitoring and effective program management. This role requires the physical and administrative observation of ongoing maintenance for compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and safety protocols, including performing daily work site Safety and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) inspections. A key duty is to screen, review, and determine the applicability of technical data before it is distributed to the maintenance department.

Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) conduct periodic audits and final visual inspections upon task completion, verifying all work orders and maintenance action form documentation. Furthermore, they are tasked with the critical responsibility of maintaining all Quality, Safety, Training, and Certification Records.

• The Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) Inspector implements quality control and safety plans to ensure compliance with contract specification and applicable regulations.
• Inspects all phases of a variety of goods, services or operations for conformity to established quality, health and safety, and other operational standards by performing on-going work for compliance with contractual provisions.
• Ensure all services listed on the performance requirement summary are performed in a satisfactory manner.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
• Communicates deficiencies to proper personnel and follows up to ensure that corrections are made.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite and can learn additional computer skills/software programs.
• Accurately input key data into databases.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, Statement of Work (SOW), Ground Operating Procedures (GOP), technical publications, technical directives, and other publications and procedure manuals.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff.
• Perform basic mathematical computations.
• Accurately and thoroughly document results of all inspections.
• Maintains accurate quality control files.
• Develop, qualify, approve, and maintain procedures and techniques used to inspect GSE.
• Be the final authority for the interpretation and evaluation of quality results against applicable codes, standards, and specifications IAW the NAMP.
• Provide technical disposition recommendations concerning findings when authorized by applicable technical data and organizational procedures.
• Provide technical consultation to Site Supervisor and Program Management.
• Establish and administer qualification and certification programs for all Contractor personnel, which includes providing formal classroom training, administering examinations, and certifying technicians.
• Maintain current auditable files, procedures, personnel certification records, and equipment calibration documentation.
• May be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of eight years as a Naval Aviation Ground Support Mechanic
• Minimum of three years as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative or Quality Assurance Representative
• Organizational Level Maintenance Activity (OMA) Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration Course (s).
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) principles and control of nonconforming products.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Quality Standards and International Organization for Standardization.
• Familiarity with Program Inspections IAW NAMP.
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Up to 25% travel may be required
• Must be a US citizen

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• The work conditions are normally those of a standard office environment where there is little physical discomfort.
• During the performance of duties outside the office environment, the diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to changes in temperature…