F-16 Quality Control Inspector

AAR; Aviano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A defense contractor is seeking a Quality Assurance professional in Aviano, Italy, to manage inspections and maintain quality standards for fighter aircraft. Requires 2-4 years of relevant experience and ability to clear security checks. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Servizi

Competitive salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Competenze

• 2-4 years of Quality Assurance experience on fighter aircraft.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to identify non-conformities.

Mansioni

• Assist the QC Manager in audits and report preparation.
• Manage the On-site Safety/Environmental Program.
• Conduct Quality Control Inspections and program audits.

Conoscenze

Quality Assurance experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Perform inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures of maintenance procedures and incoming materials, parts, and components. When required, inspect products supplied to the program to ensure that they meet customer requirements and AAR specifications to achieve superior quality.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Assist the Quality Control (QC) Manager in preparation of all ISO 9001:2008, U.S. Government, defense department, and customer quality audits.
• Prepares all necessary reports as required by customer and staff personnel.
• Operates according to QC program to ensure services are performed accurately.
• Execute the Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) and all quality control operations.
• Work closely with Sustaining Engineering Service (SES) Manager on aircraft/equipment trend analysis, material reliability and maintainability, product quality, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues.
• Manage On-site Safety/Environmental Program and Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO).
• Administer effective training and on‑the‑job training of the QC team.
• Assist QC Manager to develop and maintain an effective QC program to ensure services are performed.
• Conduct detailed Quality Control Inspection (QCI) and program audits IAW Technical Orders (TOs), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful in this Role

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2‑4 years Quality Assurance experience on fighter aircraft in a modification and/or maintenance environment.
• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings/instructions; system schematics/blueprints; and technical policy/maintenance instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and understand non‑conformities as they relate to safety‑of‑flight inspections, procedural breakdowns, and/or program (process) audits.
• Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) internal audit processes.
• Qualified candidates must meet one of the following experience requirements:
• • A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience
  • An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience
  • A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience
  • 11 years of recent specialized experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A&P License preferred.
• Experience supporting a Government agency preferred.

The Rewards of Your Career at AAR Go Far Beyond Just Your Salary

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Position is located OCONUS at Aviano AB, Italy; work is being performed at an aircraft depot facility, including occasional flight line operations, hangar and/or aviation field environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Job

Defense

Primary Location

Italy-Aviano Air Force Base

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.