AIRCRAFT QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR (SOC: 49-3011 / SCA: 23023)

Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

Specialty: Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics

Location: Patuxent River, MD Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite Clearance: Top Secret w/ Yankee White Access | CAC required

Summary: Provides support for O, I and D-level tasks in support of Presidential Helicopter platforms in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.

Senior-level aircraft mechanic/quality control inspector supporting VH-92A, VH-3D, VH-60N, test aircraft and other aircraft periodically hosted by PMA-274.

Description: Develops and implements quality control and ground safety programs to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Inspects and verifies proper completion and documentation of safety and flight discrepancies. Briefs and debriefs pilots and crew members assigned to functional check flights. Evaluates Contractor personnel, including verification of skills, training and experience. Performs audits and inspections of work centers and ongoing maintenance actions, procedures, equipment and facilities. Examines parts and components for conformance to design specifications and determines serviceability. Determines if parts/components are serviceable, unserviceable-reparable, unserviceable-non-reparable; affixes completed appropriate form/tag for disposition; returns to stock, and routes to appropriate shop for repair and/or turn-in. Form/tag shall contain comments relative to evaluation and be stamped by the Inspector. Monitors timeliness and applicability of aircraft maintenance technical data and technical library. Reviews maintenance source documents, aircraft inspection records, notes recurring discrepancies or trends and initiates appropriate action. Manages the material deficiency and technical order improvement program. Reviews engineering investigation requests. Initiates and reviews quality deficiency reports, technical deficiency reports and hazardous material reports to ensure reports are accurate, clear, concise and comprehensive. Receives and reviews aircraft and explosive mishap reports for applicability. Oversees aircraft weight and balance program. Conducts safety inspections, training, and drills. Efficiently prepares and maintains reports. Performs inspections of egress equipment to ensure compliance with egress mechanics and inspects cartridge activated devices.

Essential Functions:

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems
• Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Duties:

• Inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems
• Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field consistent with the quality assurance requirements
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems or other technology as applicable to fabrication, repair, and operation and maintenance requirements
• When inspecting egress equipment, must provide documented egress equipment work history to the COR
• Must be capable of reviewing others' work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards
• Shall have experience supporting IPTs and ITTs
• 7+ years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience
• 5+ years VH-92A, VH-3D, VH-60N or similar aircraft maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to work day, swing or mid shift as required
• Former CDI/CDQAR

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces. Requires sufficient manual dexterity and vision to use tools and inspect aircraft systems. Must be able to work in high-noise environments, wear required PPE, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Compensation: $52.09/hour + $5.09 H&W

Benefits: Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in KAI's 401k plan. Employees have a minimum of eleven paid holidays. Vacation/PTO IAW with applicable wage determination

Labor Relations Notice: The Company respects employee rights under applicable labor laws. Nothing in this posting interferes with lawful collective activity.

Contract Contingency: Employment is contingent upon contract award, funding, background investigation, and clearance eligibility.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Veterans. No retaliation for protected activity.