Quality Assurance Inspector (Beale AFB, CA), U-2 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin at Beale Air Force Base, California, is seeking an experienced aircraft quality professional to join the Aircraft Maintenance Team supporting U-2 Avionics Technical Refresh (ATR) and Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) operations. You will inspect aircraft, ensure systems meet standards, and maintain records.

Responsibilities include audits, documenting trends, drafting dispositions, and coordinating with QA leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of quality assurance experience in aircraft.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft operations experience.
• Experience in reading and comprehending blueprints, engineering specifications and drawings, technical data, and planning documents.
• Experience in using various inspection measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft for functional operation and conformance to standards.
• Inspect installation and operation of electrical, avionics, hydraulic, fuel, and other systems.
• Ensure aircraft are safe for flight.
• Draft and submit engineering disposition requests.
• Update quality records and documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Aircraft operations

Blueprints & drawings

Inspection measurement tools

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

What You Will Be Doing:

This position will be part of the Aircraft Maintenance Team supporting U-2 Avionics Technical Refresh (ATR) and Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Operations at Beale Air Force Base, California. Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting aircraft for functional operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications.
• Inspecting the installation and operation of electrical, avionics, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems and other aircraft parts and equipment.
• Ensuring aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Planning and conducting Process Compliance Surveillance Program (PCSP) audits.
• Conducting incident and/or mishap investigation audits.
• Preparing quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, including failed processes, recalls, corrective actions, and validations.
• Ensuring aircraft records are updated and maintained.
• Drafting and submitting engineering disposition requests.
• Updating the quality assurance supervisor with the quality status of aircraft.

What’s In It For You:

We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret Clearance. Considered candidates must be capable of working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shifts and weekends dependent on customer needs.

Physical Requirements:

This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours. Responsibilities include:

• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
• Working overhead, using hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Confined Space Entry.

Basic Qualifications:

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Minimum 1 year of quality assurance experience in aircraft.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft operations experience.
• Experience in reading and comprehending blueprints, engineering specifications and drawings, technical data, and planning documents.
• Experience in using various inspection measurement tools.

Desired Skills:

The following Desired Skills are not required but would set a candidate apart from other candidates:

• Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Previous U-2 experience.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality systems.
• Experience with DCMA 8210 Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations.
• Knowledgeable of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention, Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs.
• Aircraft PDM experience.
• Experience in aircraft quality processes and procedures.
• Experience in aircraft crew escape systems (i.e. canopy and ejection seat).

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $37.55 - $69.71

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.