UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-1910-11, you will:

• Responsible for the integration process to determine a new maintainer's proficiency and corresponding maintainer designation.
• Oversees the initial integration counseling event that includes but is limited to the Aircrew Maintenance Training Program (AMTP), hangar orientation, local area orientation, basic expectations, and TUASOF responsibilities.
• Executes and manages the Commanders Aviation Maintenance Training Program and the Commanders Aviation and Standardization Program for UAS Crewmembers.
• Trains and evaluates all UAS Air Crew Member (ACM) for the Crew Chief Training Program (CCTP). Responsible for progression, currency and sustainment of ACM's.
• Develops Critical Task List (CTL) for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in supported units.
• Ensures all tasks on the CTL's are up to date and in line with current equipment and Unit Mission Essential Task List (METL).
• Serves as the primary AMTP trainer and evaluator for the TUASOF.
• Acts as the advisor to unit Commanders on the management of the AMTP and maintenance level of unit members.
• Trains and evaluates crewmembers in the following areas Aircraft Notebook User Training, TAMMS-A, CPC Training, Compressed Gas Cylinder Training, Electrical Hazards, Environmental/Spill Response, AGSE.
• Trains and Evaluates basic aviation maintenance fundamentals, basic electronics training, and electronic and mechanical maintenance of UAS.
• Directs on-the-job training and arranges for formal training of new employees or crewmembers.
• Responsible for the safe execution of all MOS specific flight line operations necessary to meet mission requirements for the applicable UAS assigned to the TUASOF.
• Responsible for all flight line operational support to include site support coordination, generator and vehicle fueling operations, site maintenance, work orders, runway lighting supplies, maintaining the crash kit, FOD prevention, runway maintenance and other support tasks as directed.
• Ensures daily FOD (Foreign Object Debris) walk is conducted to clear large rocks, tools, and other debris that would create a hazard to operations.
• Ensures the unmanned aircraft is flight worthy and is current on maintenance servicing and inspections.
• Operates light utility motor vehicles, up to two and a half ton, to transport self and others to worksites that are remote from the immediate shop facility, between installation airfields, or emergency repair sites when required.
• Assists the Safety Officer with offsite emergency/recovery operations.
• Responsible for the preparation and management of forms and records required to manage maintenance, control the use, and report warranty actions and deficiencies on UAS and associated ground support equipment.
• Serves as the Primary Point of Contact for the notification, reporting, and implementation of all Aviation and Ground Safety messages as they pertain to the assigned TUASOF equipment.
• Responsible for providing accurate maintenance requirement forecasts of upcoming inspections.
• Responsible for verifying that correct methods, techniques, and procedures are used and that work is in accordance with Government publications and specifications.
• Ensures that Government property is controlled and properly maintained.
• Reviews work order requests and inspects for correctness and proper format to ensure completeness and audit capability.
• Knowledge of and access to US Army aircraft status reporting procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of the Global Combat Support System -Army (GCSS-A), Unit Level Logistics System - Aviation(ULLS-A) and Aircraft Notebook (ACN) programs sufficient to determine if user needs can be met by the system programs and to identify deficiencies and problems.
• Provides technical assistance on all UAS maintenance matters to UAS operators, UAS maintenance crews or contractor support personnel.
• Performs Quality Assurance (QA) inspections and evaluations of unit or facility performed unmanned aircraft system maintenance and repair, in support of organizational, intermediate, and/or depot maintenance on the UAS equipment set assigned to the unit or facility.
• Inspects aircraft fuselage and airframes, landing gears, tires, power trains, drive trains, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, flight controls, rotor, transmission, instruments, armaments, and/or all systems required to make the aircraft a total mission capable system to include the launchers, Tactical Automatic Landing System, Ground Control Stations, tactical vehicles, generators, environmental control units and all other ground support equipment related to the UAS system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.