Aircraft Mechanic III - Quality Assurance (C-130)

V2X•Point Mugu, CA

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic III – Quality Assurance performs organizational-level (O-Level) quality assurance on assigned C-130 aircraft. The role inspects aircraft mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, assemblies, and engines; monitors required maintenance inspections and system checkouts; and is authorized to inspect safety-of-flight-related maintenance actions. The position works from technical documentation and applicable military maintenance and inspection directives, maintains required logs and records, and serves as a liaison with Government quality verification personnel. It also supports training of lower-level employees, resolves problems with other groups, and assists other shops or skills as required.

Requirements

At least three years of aircraft maintenance experience as an aircraft quality assurance representative or specialist in naval aviation (E-6), civil service (WG-10), or as a Government aviation maintenance contractor inspector.
At least ten years of experience repairing high-performance aircraft, performed within the last 15 years.
At least three years of specific T/M/S aircraft experience at the O-Level on the C-130 aircraft to be maintained.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of the Navy Quality Assurance Program.
Ability to obtain or maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
Valid driver's license.
Must have been released from military service with an Honorable Discharge to meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Perform O-Level quality assurance on assigned aircraft.
Use blueprints, maintenance manuals, quality control procedures and instructions, contractor standard specifications, Naval inspection manuals and cards, and military technical directives.
Inspect aircraft mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, assemblies, and engines using general and special test equipment.
Monitor required inspections of maintenance procedures and system checkouts, and inspect safety-of-flight-related maintenance actions.
Liaise with Government quality verification personnel.
Comply with applicable sections of NAVAIRINST 3710.1 and CNAFINST 4790.2, and apply thorough knowledge of flight line operations.
Maintain required logs and records.
Keep the work area neat and orderly and observe safety rules and regulations.
Work with other groups or personnel to resolve problems.
Instruct and assist in training lower-level employees in proper work methods and job duties.
Perform related assigned duties, including duties of lower-rated technical personnel within the classification.
Assist other shops or skills as required.