Quality Control - Technical Inspector (AH-64)

The AH-64 Quality Control Technical Inspector will be 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

Providing full on-site maintenance flight/Functional Check Flight Operations to support the US Army Flight Test Directorate (AFTD); Completion of all maintenance test flights on AFTD aircraft; Fault isolation and troubleshooting; Management of internal contractor pilot and non-rated crewmember flight records; Performing visual and physical evaluations, testing and control of parts, products and raw materials; Implementing quality control and safety plans to ensure compliance with contract specification and applicable regulations; Inspecting all phases of goods, services or operations for conformity to established quality, health and safety, and other operational standards; Performing scheduled and unscheduled inspections; Communicating deficiencies to proper personnel and following up when necessary; Accurately keying data into databases; Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Effectively communicating with all levels of management and staff; Performing basic mathematical computations; Accurately and thoroughly documenting results of all inspections; Maintaining accurate quality control files

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ Army Aviation maintenance experience; Completed a military aircraft repairer school of any of the following aircraft (AH-64A/D/E); 3+ years’ Army Aviation maintenance quality control experience; Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance; At least two (2) years of experience related to developmental flight testing; FAA A&P License required; Working knowledge of ACN, to include all associated historical forms (2408-15, 2408-16, 16-1, 2408-17, DA 2410); Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and learn additional computer skills/software programs

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; Thorough knowledge of Army rotary wing and commercial aviation maintenance practices and regulations highly desired; Verifiable experience applying aircraft maintenance techniques and quality control functions to include automated TAMMS-A; A minimum of two years of experience related to developmental flight testing is preferred; Must possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned to AFTD; Graduated from BNOCC (ALC) or equivalent Technical Inspector Course from other services in the Armed Forces