QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist in the evaluation/audit areas to observe & determine quality of in-process & after-the-fact maintenance, ensure prescribed technical & management procedures are followed & quality maintenance is achieved; provide current local maintenance guidance to managers, supervisors and technicians. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : 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. Serves as primary technical advisor within the maintenance organization of aircraft and ground support equipment and processes. Manages and administers various quality assurance programs. Performs Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO) manager duties and responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Conditions of Employment Continued: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: regularly require extended periods of walking, climbing, standing or bending while observing aircraft and equipment maintenance production, repair, and generation activities, to verify operational quality, perform verification inspections, personnel evaluations, and examine materials, overhauled equipment and systems. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Quality Assurance Series 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-09 LEVEL): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Examples of specialized experience include: Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements; Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans; Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system; Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance; Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods; Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities; Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals; Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections; Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of quality assurance and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments. GS-09 LEVEL: I have a master'

Salaire : $65,271 – $102,669/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employees AF Internal Employee EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference Non-Appropriated Fund Other (Interchange Agreements) PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference