Military Aircraft Quality Controller

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable technical services provider is seeking a QA2 Controller in Yeovilton to carry out QA2 processes on military aircraft, conduct documentation audits, and manage quality assurance procedures. Candidates should have Military Service Trade Training or equivalent experience, alongside ISO 9001:2015 quality auditing skills. Effective communication and a commitment to high-quality standards are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Preferably Military Service Trade Training to SNCO level including 3rd signature authorisation.
• Experience as ISO 9001:2015 Quality Auditor.
• Wildcat training provided if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the QA2 process on all 1 Regt Army Air Corps (AAC) aircraft.
• Conduct maintenance documentation audits on MF700 series documentation.
• Ensure completion of all technical documentation prior to storage.

Skills

Military Aviation Practices

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Auditor

Military QA Procedures

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Military Service Trade Training to SNCO level or equivalent Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

GOLDesp

Job description

Overview

Morson Technical Services are currently seeking a QA2 Controller to join the team at RNAS Yeovilton on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the QA2 process on all 1 Regt Army Air Corps (AAC) aircraft, Survival Equipment (SE), Armourer and Role Equipment (RE) documentation.
• Utilise additional capacity to support the MilAR programme where possible.
• Carry out maintenance documentation audits on 100% of 1 Regt AAC maintenance documentation (MF700 series documentation), including Survival Equipment, Armourer and Role Equipment areas.
• Record and recover all QA2 (AMDA) activity associated with 1 Regt AAC maintenance documentation in accordance with current Military Regulatory Policy, including Regulatory Articles and Army Wildcat Aviation Engineering Standing Orders (AESOs), 1 Regt AAC Workshop\'s quality plan and other relevant policies; ensure all failings and documentation errors are identified in a timely manner.
• Trend QA2/AMDA observations, conduct data analysis and reduce errors through feedback to Workshop Managers and the engineering team; where appropriate, propose rectification programmes to maintain the airworthiness process and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure completion of all technical documentation prior to safe storage by the Information Knowledge Manager (Technical Librarian); when technical documentation is deficient, regulatory process is to be adhered to.
• Attend routine QA meetings and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) input; conduct additional QA and provide support to the Quality Team as agreed by the QSO or QSM.
• Take an active role in Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS) investigations as directed by the Quality System Owner (QSO), Quality System Manager (QSM), Quality System Coordinator (QSC) or FIND Air Safety Team.
• Complete QA reports and returns in accordance with Army Wildcat AESOs, including self audits of processes relevant to the role; create written audit reports detailing objective evidence of sampled information viewed during audits; ensure non-conformances, opportunities for improvement and observations are recorded with an action plan for recovery.
• Advise the Quality System Owner (QSO), Quality System Manager (QSM), Quality System Coordinator (QSC) or FIND Air Safety Team on emergent quality issues and deviations from standards affecting documentation; identify continuous improvement opportunities to maintain Airworthiness through the documentation process.
• Utilise spare capacity to manage MilAR rectification and completion of Section 10 of the MilAR report; ensure safe custody of all aircraft documents; liaise with the MilAR team to manage timely audits to reduce time lost through the MilAR process; coordinate the MilAR Report (MF792) and conduct recovery actions with objective evidence to confirm airworthiness prior to presentation to the management team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Preferably Military Service Trade Training to SNCO level including 3rd signature authorisation (E507), or equivalent Engineering Apprenticeship / civilian status with a thorough understanding of Military Aviation Practices.
• Exposure to and awareness of Military QA Procedures.
• Experience as ISO 9001:2015 Quality Auditor.
• Experience of MAA MRP Part 145 process.
• Understanding and awareness of MAOS.
• Experience of GOLDesp to 3rd signature (MAMP-E507) level.
• Wildcat training (provided if not already held) to Engineering Managers Course Level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident, effective approach to personal communications.
• Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and diligence whilst maintaining a tenacious commitment to high Quality Standards.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts to senior management, customers and staff in a clear and concise manner, using both verbal and visual formats.