Aircraft Quality Control - Tech Inspector

The Aircraft Quality Control Technical Inspector is responsible for providing full on-site maintenance flight/functional Check Flight Operations to support the US Army Flight Test Directorate (AFTD) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The support will be conducted in accordance with current Army directives, including but not limited to, AR 95-1 and AR 95-20. Areas for support to be provided include completion of all maintenance test flights on AFTD aircraft, fault isolation and troubleshooting, and management of internal contractor pilot and non-rated crewmember flight records. This is to ensure all aircraft, aircraft component and shop inspections and tasks performed are compliant to Yulista Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures as well as all applicable/approved technical data. Perform visual and physical evaluations, testing and control of parts, products and raw materials to ensure conformity to established specifications, applicable standards of quality. Provide technical assistance, when needed, to determine the correct course of action to resolve maintenance problems.

Responsibilities

Provides full on-site maintenance flight/functional Check Flight Operations to support the US Army Flight Test Directorate (AFTD) at Redstone Arsenal, AL; Ensures all aircraft, aircraft component and shop inspections and tasks performed are compliant to Yulista Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures; Performs visual and physical evaluations, testing and control of parts, products and raw materials; Provides technical assistance to determine the correct course of action to resolve maintenance problems; Implements quality control and safety plans; Inspects all phases of goods, services or operations for conformity to established standards; Ensures all services listed on the performance requirement summary are performed satisfactorily; Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections; Communicates deficiencies to proper personnel and follows up; Uses Microsoft Office Suite and learns additional computer skills/software programs; Accurately keys data into databases; Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Effectively communicates with all levels of management and staff; Performs basic mathematical computations; Accurately documents results of all inspections; Maintains accurate quality control files; May be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ Army Aviation maintenance experience with at least three (3) of those with quality control and at least two (2) related to developmental flight testing; Requires Military Aircraft Repairer School for H-60 L or M model; FAA A&P License; Verifiable experience applying aircraft maintenance techniques and quality control functions to include automated TAMMS-A; Experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned to AFTD; Thorough knowledge of Army rotary wing and commercial aviation maintenance practices and regulations; Working knowledge of ACN, to include all associated historical forms, i.e. 2408-15, 2408-16, 16-1, 2408-17 and DA 2410; Able to use Microsoft Office Suite and learn additional computer skills/software programs; Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance

Nice to have

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in management, production management, aviation maintenance, professional aeronautics with technical specializations or aviation quality is preferred; A minimum of two years of experience related to developmental flight testing is preferred