Aircraft Contracting Officer

Air Force Civilian Service; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 73,591 - 95,655; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with no waiting period

13-26 days of vacation based on employment length

Immediate retirement coverage with FERS

Job summary

A federal civil service agency is seeking an Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas. In this full-time position, you will oversee aircraft inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to drug testing. The role offers exceptional benefits, including retirement through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and health insurance. Salary range is between $73,591 - $95,655 annually.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to work irregular hours or overtime if needed.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Physical ability for walking, climbing, standing, or bending.

Responsibilities

• Establish a systematic approach to quality assurance for aircraft maintenance.
• Serve as Quality Assurance Specialist for planning and executing quality programs.
• Utilize data collection techniques for evaluations and audits.
• Interpret Air Force Instructions and Technical Orders.
• Administer quality assurance programs and manage aircraft weight and balance.

Skills

Quality Assurance methodologies

Data collection techniques

Statistical analysis

Technical reviews

Communication skills

Education

US Citizenship

Valid driver's license

Job description

Overview

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector (GS-1910-11) to join the team at the 12th Maintenance Group, Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph. In this position, you would provide oversight of aircraft/equipment maintenance through highly technical aircraft, egress, fuel, electro-environmental, avionics, pneudraulic, supply and aerospace group equipment inspections.

This is a full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits. This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!

This position is a term appointment. Term appointments are made for more than one year (366 days or longer), but less than four years with the eligibility to be extended as needed. Term Federal employees are covered by the Federal retirement system (FERS), the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program, and the Federal Employees Health Benefit program. Term employees may also participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

GS-11 Salary Range for JBSA-Randolph: $73,591 - $95,655

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: regularly requires extended periods of walking, climbing, standing, or bending.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• Appropriately handles and safeguards sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and executes a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance, designed to provide the maintenance managers confidence that aircraft, aircraft systems conform to technical, safety, workload and customer requirements.
• Serves as the Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) for the planning, implementation and execution of a quality assurance program that includes the full range of quality principles, concepts, inspection techniques, surveillance and evaluations related to quality assurance functional programs of all assigned aircraft, aircraft components, and associated systems.
• Utilizes data collection techniques and procedures for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs, evaluates the results and determines the appropriate and effective method and format for presentation to higher-level management.
• Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge and ability to interpret Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, engineering drawings, product specifications, OSHA, environmental standards, public law, and locally developed policy.
• Manages and administers various quality assurance programs. Administers unit aircraft weight and balance program and performs weight and balance computations and inputs into the integrated database.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques of assigned aeronautical systems and equipment.
• Ability to conduct technical reviews, analyze findings and develop recommendations for corrections or improvements in the quality assurance program.
• Skill to plan and conduct studies, analyze performance and quality data and to develop sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies.

Benefits

• Time Off: 13 Sick Leave days
• Vacation Time: Based upon length of employment… Starts at 13 days and earn up to 26 days.
• Insurance: No Waiting Period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.
• Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K).

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

May be required to complete a USA Hire Standard Assessment.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideas of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.