Quality Control Inspector, F-16

**AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.**

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**Quality Control Inspector, F-16**
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**15374**

**Description**

***Pending Task Order Award**

**SUMMARY**:
Perform inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures of maintenance procedures and incoming materials, parts, and components. When required, inspect products supplied to the program to ensure that they meet customer requirements and AAR specifications to achieve superior quality.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist the Quality Control (QC) Manager in preparation of all ISO 9001:2008, U.S. Government, defense department, and customer quality audits.
- Prepares all necessary reports as required by customer and staff personnel.
- Operates according to QC program to ensure services are performed accurately.
- Execute the Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) and all quality control operations.
- Work closely with Sustaining Engineering Service (SES) Manager on aircraft/equipment trend analysis, material reliability and maintainability, product quality, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues.
- Manage On-site Safety/Environmental Program and Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO).
- Administer effective training and on the job training of the QC team.
- Assist QC Manager to develop and maintain an effective QC program to ensure services are performed.
- Conduct detailed Quality Control Inspection (QCI) and program audits IAW Technical Orders (TOs), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- All other duties as assigned.

**CORE COMPETENCIES**:

- Diverse Mindset
- Building relationships and partnerships
- Focus
- Accountability
- Building confidence & integrity

**Qualifications**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.
- Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) is required.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years Quality Assurance experience on fighter aircraft in a modification and/or maintenance environment.
- Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings/instructions; system schematics/blueprints; and technical policy/maintenance instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and understand non-conformities as they relate to safety-of-flight inspections, procedural breakdowns, and/or program (process) audits.
- Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) internal audit processes.
- A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience
- An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience
- A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience
- 11 years of recent specialized experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A&P License preferred.
- Experience supporting a Government agency preferred.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms
- Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Position is located OCONUS at Aviano AB, Italy; work is being performed at an aircraft depot facility, including occasional flight line operations, hangar and/or aviation field environment.

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**Job***: Defense**Primary Location***: Italy-Aviano Air Force Base**Schedule***: Full-time**Overtime Status***: Exempt- AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.