About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Title: </strong><strong>Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering - Chief Inspector<br></strong><strong>Job Code: 40357<br></strong><strong>Job Location: </strong><strong>Hurlburt Field, FL (Onsite)<br></strong><strong>Job Schedule: </strong><strong>5/8</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><br></strong><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The Chief Inspector position ensures quality control procedures and inspections are carried out in accordance with Federal Air Regulations, C3ISR Ground Operations Procedures, and Quality Assurance Procedures Manual. Participates as a partner with overall Maintenance Team to ensure quality systems are in place and effective. Supervise Inspectors performing Quality Assurance activities in accordance with applicable Technical Data. Requires ability to identify and understand non-conformities as they relate to safety-of-flight inspections, procedural breakdowns, and/or program (process) audits. Requires the ability to evaluate process compliance, write/review Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) reports, perform root cause analysis and validate quality processes, responses, and plans.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">This position recommends corrective actions, disposition and modifications. Performs inspections and critical task inspections. Reports to the Program Quality Assurance Manager.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><br>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Performs quality audits.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Performs aircraft weight and balance as required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ensures proper execution of FAA Form 337.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Provides guidance on technical matters for the aircraft.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ensures all Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives are up to date for all aircraft assigned.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Coordinates field approvals, FAR interpretations, etc with FAA.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Monitors performance of subordinate Inspectors.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Recommends changes to processes and programs for the Program Quality Assurance Managers approval.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ensure Maintenance/Work Instructions and Quality Procedures reflect most current policy and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Assist with aircraft servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control and inspections.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Maintain strict compliance with company and government Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Willingness and ability to work day shift, night shift and weekend duty and travel as part of maintenance recovery team as required. CONUS and OCONUS deployments may be required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><br>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P license).</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), or the ability to obtain IA.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Minimum of four (4) years hands-on experience practicing aircraft maintenance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Minimum of four (4) years in Aircraft Quality Control/Assurance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Valid civilian drivers license with ability to obtain and maintain a government flight line drivers license.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Must be a US citizen.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong><br>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">P&WC PT6 experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Turboprop experience preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><br>#LI-AS1</span></p>