Quality Control Specialist

We are currently seeking to hire a Quality Control Specialist (QCS) at WSMR based out of our facilities in Orogrande, NM. As a QCS, you’ll develop and implement quality control, ground safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

• Develop and implement quality control, ground safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Performs audits on work centers, maintenance actions, documentation, equipment, facilities and any items identified in the contract that requires quality control.
• May be required to generate reports to meet contractual and company requirements.
• Review, audit and develop processes to identify trends.
• Provide trend analysis with supporting graphs and documentation.
• Obtain tech data from appropriate sources and ensure appropriate areas are up to date.
• Initiate and review all quality reports, i.e., IPQDRs, mishap reports, flight analysis, etc.
• Assist contract personnel and approved government personnel in resolving problems, developing new tech data or developing processes.
• May perform maintenance actions as needed to maintain currency for training and inspection completion.
• Performs duties as Quality Aviation inspector, inspecting work performed by technicians and/or aircraft mechanics, such as modifications, or repairs/overhaul of aircraft and/or aircraft systems.
• Ensures conformance to service guidance, engineering specifications, and customer requirements and adheres to service guidance, aviation standards, engineering drawings/blueprints, and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Performs inspections of maintenance tasks, field level modifications, and completed repair tasks on aircraft or uninstalled components.
• Inspects for airworthiness and quality of aircraft maintenance and alterations.
• Releases aircraft for flight, as applicable.
• Documents non-conformance/malfunctions in applicable logbooks or workbooks.
• Completes non-conformance and corrective action reports as required (NCR).
• Verify/witness torque and verify completeness of critical safety items (CSI).
• Provides "OK to Install" for aircraft component parts.
• Conducts weights and balances tasks as required.
• Follows/adheres to company FOD SOP and tool control procedures.
• Performs receiving inspections on DOD or FAA parts.
• Identifies and communicates continuous improvement opportunities.
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members or assists maintenance leaders.
• Carries out inspection duties at both domestic and international locations, as assigned.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours to support projects if needed.
• Performs other duties and related tasks within scope as assigned by a supervisor.

• Conditions will vary but most work will be accomplished in enclosed buildings.
• There will be work on the range throughout the year so temperatures will vary over the course of the year.
• Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall within our scope of work.
• The position will require overtime and weekend work.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., unassisted, to the waist.
• You must be able to deploy to both CONUS and OCONUS for short stints.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have completed military aviation maintenance training or aviation maintenance technical school curriculum or possess an FAA‑issued A&P license (or equivalent).
• Understanding of Environmental, Health and Safety programs such as lockout tag out, hazardous materials, shelf life requirements, etc.
• Experience with Aircraft records management as well as Tool and FOD controls and training programs.
• Proficiency in AS9100/AS9110 and DCMAI 8210.
• Knowledge of researching technical orders, processing‑engineering requests, and munitions management.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel.
• Current NM or TX Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD interim…