Quality Assurance Specialist (KC-135)

Quick Facts

• Role: Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for establishing and executing quality assurance for aircraft maintenance and related functions.
• Focus areas: Surveillance, inspections, audits, and technical advisory support to maintenance leadership; also manages Aircraft Weight and Balance.
• Oversight: Acts as government on-site Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for Contractor Logistic Support (CLS).

Description

This position establishes and executes a planned, systematic quality assurance approach to ensure aircraft, aircraft systems, munitions, equipment, products, and supporting processes conform to technical, safety, workload, and customer requirements. It provides maintenance managers confidence in compliance and end-item reliability, serving as the primary technical advisory process for the maintenance organization. The role also manages the wing Aircraft Weight and Balance program using complex computer-based tools and integrated weighing systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute a quality assurance program covering aircraft, aircraft components, aerospace ground equipment, electronic equipment and systems, armament, munitions, engines, and associated maintenance personnel.
• Advise supervisors and employees on wing maintenance policy and specific maintenance matters.
• Use data collection techniques to evaluate inspection and audit programs; determine appropriate methods and formats for reporting to higher-level management.
• Serve as Aircraft Weight and Balance program manager using complex computer-based programs, databases, electronic weighing apparatus, and integrated weight and balance computers.
• Review depot-level assistance requests developed in accordance with technical orders.
• Determine the applicability of Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and One Time Inspections (OTIs).
• Execute a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) aircraft and serve as the government on-site Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
• Perform quality verification and surveillance inspections for conventional weapons systems and components.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability based on background investigation.
• Security clearance requirement: must possess or obtain clearance within one year of appointment (if applicable).
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Resume must include a narrative demonstrating how you meet GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience and OTHER requirements (including completing the application questionnaire).
• General Experience: Practical knowledge monitoring/controlling/maintaining quality in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas (e.g., reviewing procedures for adequacy and effectiveness, analyzing quality data for trends, verifying product compliance using sampling/intensive inspections, requesting corrective actions, using statistical methods to compute and report results, investigating complaints/deficiency reports, and interpreting technical data such as blueprints and manuals).
• Specialized Experience: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, including thorough knowledge of product/range of products, manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, and test/performance requirements; skill in developing plans and programs; ability to provide technical direction and determine operations when difficult malfunction phases are found.
• If required to operate motor vehicles: valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to meet medical/physical requirements designated for the position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for specific benefits depends on the position type and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.