Quality Control Specialist (A&P)

V2X; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X is seeking a Quality Control Specialist in Saudi Arabia to ensure aircraft maintenance activities meet aviation standards and safety requirements. You will inspect across multiple disciplines, review readiness data, and prepare formal inspection and discrepancy reports for timely corrective actions.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, adherence to technical publications, and collaboration with maintenance leadership to improve quality and reduce rework.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting aviation maintenance manuals.
• Ability to produce inspection reports and corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and random inspections to ensure maintenance meets standards.
• Review maintenance across Powertrain, Engines, Avionics, Electrical, and more for compliance.
• Prepare and submit inspection and discrepancy reports with root-cause analysis when needed.
• Verify aircraft logbooks, readiness data, and tool/record accuracy.
• Coordinate with Government Flight Representative on documentation requirements.

Skills

Inspection experience

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance

Bachelor’s degree equivalent

Military aviation tech training

Job description

Overview

The Quality Control Specialist ensures that all aircraft maintenance activities are performed safely, correctly, and in accordance with aviation standards. Your inspections directly influence aircraft readiness, safety, and mission capability for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and random inspections to ensure maintenance work meets aviation standards, technical publications, and safety requirements.

• Review maintenance performed across all disciplines—including Powertrain, Engines, Avionics, Electrical, Sheet Metal, Welding, Armament, Corrosion Control, Tool Control, and more—to confirm accuracy and compliance.

• Conduct 100% inspections, monthly inspections, and observation-based quality checks.

• Verify aircraft logbooks, records, and readiness data for accuracy and completeness.

• Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and random inspections to ensure maintenance work meets aviation standards, technical publications, and safety requirements.

• Identify maintenance discrepancies and issue corrective actions.

• Track and validate corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.

• Classify findings by severity (major, minor, or observation) and support root-cause analysis when needed.

• Review readiness and maintenance program records (Tool Control, Corrosion, TMDE, Oil Analysis, etc.) to ensure all requirements are met.

• Prepare and submit inspection reports, discrepancy reports, and corrective action documentation.

• Monitor maintenance records, component tracking, and supply documentation to ensure accuracy and proper routing.

• Verify that on-the-job training (OJT) for maintainers is properly executed and documented. Collaborate with Production Control, Technical Supply, and Maintenance leadership to resolve quality issues.

• Coordinate with the Government Flight Representative on maintenance test flight documentation requirements.

• Provide guidance to maintenance teams to promote continuous improvement and reduce rework.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

• Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Technology, or related field

• Bachelor’s degree accepted as equivalent

• Military aviation technical school may satisfy degree requirements (if contractually allowed)

  Certification:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

  Experience:

• 5+ years of helicopter/rotary-wing maintenance experience

• 2+ years in a Quality Control, Technical Inspector, or similar inspection role

• Strong ability to interpret technical manuals and maintenance documentation

• Ability to produce inspection reports and corrective action documents independently

• Must meet physical, deployment, and travel requirements for work in KSAFAA

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

  Desired Experience:

• Experience on AH-64, UH-60, MD-530F, or AH-6i aircraft

• Experience supporting maintenance test flight documentation requirements

• Experience with aircraft readiness reporting

  What Success Looks Like:

• Aircraft consistently meet mission-capable readiness targets

• Corrective actions are completed on time and do not reoccur

• No repeated major quality findings

• Local maintainers show improved performance and reduced rework over time

  At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients. #LI-NC1