Quality Staff Support Specialist

Leidos Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a QA specialist to support the FFSP Quality Assurance Program, QA/QC activities, and the implementation of the Quality Management Plan. You will ensure compliance with FAA orders and internal processes while auditing air traffic services to maintain high safety and quality standards.

The role involves training development, data analysis, and collaboration with multiple departments. Some travel and possible relocation to FTW or DCA may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience or a Master’s with 6-10 years.
• FAA Pilot Weather Briefing Certification is required.
• Currency in two Air Traffic Flight Service operational positions with limited recertification effort.
• Working knowledge of FAA Orders 7110.10, 7110.65, 7930.2 and 7210.3.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; leadership and teamwork.
• Aviation weather knowledge and technical weather knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the FFSP QA Program implementation and administration.
• Support the QMP maintenance and FAA regulatory compliance.
• Audit air traffic services delivery for safety and quality.
• Gather, report, and process MOR, ROI, and incident data.
• Collaborate across departments and support training development.
• Provide engineering interface specs to improve product functionality.

Skills

QA

QC

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Education

BS degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Tools

MS Office

FAA Orders knowledge

Training development tools

Job description

Description

Supporting the Future Flight Service Program (FFSP), the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting Quality Management with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and the implementation of the Quality Management Plan (QMP). Function as a Quality Assurance specialist supporting all quality functions and staff members across the program while showing a willingness to accept new work and a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Assists the Quality Managers with the implementation and administration of the FFSP Quality Assurance (QA) Program and support the operational needs of the program. Implement and support the maintenance of the QMP. Ensures that all operational personnel meet and adhere to the requirements contained in all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Orders, internal processes, and the QMP. Conducts effective auditing of the delivery of air traffic services to ensure those services are the safest and highest quality possible. Conducts process audits and product inspections as directed. Serve as a member of a team in the gathering, reporting, and processing of aircraft accidents and incidents, Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR), and Requests of Information (ROI) in accordance with Leidos and FAA directives. Maintains statistical data and reports in accordance with FAA directives and Leidos Flight Service (LFS) procedures.

• Supports training development as a subject matter expert developing, reviewing, and modifying existing and creating new training. Assists with the development and delivery of computer-based and classroom instruction for aviation weather, flight services, and flight service systems and tools.


• Develops deliverable documentation describing policies, procedures, and other reference material for the program. Maintains operational databases used in the delivery of Air Traffic Services. Participates in negotiations, preparation, and execution of Letters of Agreement between LFS and FAA Air Traffic facilities and/or other organizations in accordance with FAAO 7210.3. Conducts research and provides formal interpretations to facility and program management. Participates in the formal document review process. Identifies program and system deficiencies and proposes corrective action. Develops and disseminates special event procedures, briefing guides, and graphical aids for large-scale, national events. Actively participates in constructive collaboration between multiple departments.


• Provides specifications to engineering on the user interface to improve product functionality.


• Position requires extensive interaction and coordination with various agencies such as: FAA, DOD, National Flight Data Center, U.S. NOTAM office, Terminal and Enroute facilities, Airport Managers as well as various state and local agencies.


• Supports an on-call rotation schedule with the Quality Team providing on call service reviews for accidents, incidents and other events 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


• May require some travel.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.

Qualified applicants must:

• Hold a recent FAA Pilot Weather Briefing Certification


• Be current on operational position(s) or could obtain and maintain currency on a minimum of two Air Traffic Flight Service operational positions with limited recertification effort required


• Have a working knowledge of FAA Orders 7110.10, 7110.65, 7930.2 and 7210.3


• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills


• Have excellent team and project leadership skills


• Possess strong analytical and communication skills; both written and oral


• Possesses the ability to communicate complex issues to a diverse audience


• Possesses the ability to capture end-user requests and needs and communicate those to technical and management resources


• Have an aviation weather background


• Possess technical weather knowledge


• Bring working Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Demonstrate strong expertise in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and record-keeping


• 20%-40% Travel may be required for an extended period


• 24-hour, 365-day QA Team on-call rotation for accident, incident and other event reviews.


• The position is available out of FTW or DCA, relocating to FTW may be required. Relocating to FTW may be required at the selected candidate's expense.


• Due to contract requirements, the selected candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in delivering classroom or ground school training


• Familiarity with the FFSP Quality Management Plan


• Familiarity with Mandatory Occurrence Reporting requirements outlined in FAAO 7210.632


• Familiarity with Accident processing in accordance with LFS process and FAAO 8020.16


• Familiarity with Appendix B of FAAO 7210.634


• Familiarity with Leidos EngineeringEdge NextGen (EENG) and FFSP Business Process Baseline (BPSL)


• Working knowledge of ISD concepts

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Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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