F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector

AAR Corp; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace and defense company as an F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest quality standards in aircraft maintenance and inspections. You'll engage in various quality control operations, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to safety and reliability in aviation. If you have a passion for quality assurance and experience in the defense sector, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Embrace the challenge and help shape the future of aerospace solutions with your expertise.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.
• 2 years of Quality Assurance experience on fighter aircraft is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and tests on maintenance procedures and materials.
• Assist in preparation for ISO 9001:2008 and customer quality audits.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Non-conformity Identification

Safety-of-flight Inspections

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Job Description - F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector (16826)

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow.

F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector - 16826

SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Diverse Mindset
• Building relationships and partnerships
• Focus
• Accountability
• Building confidence & integrity

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  
  • A bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
  • An associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
  • High School Diploma plus 8 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
• At least 2 years of 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK 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.
• Work is being performed at an aircraft depot facility, including occasional flight line operations, hangar and/or aviation field environment.

Job: Defense

Primary Location: United States-Florida-Homestead

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime Status: Non-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.