Quality Assurance Manager, Aircraft Maintenance

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.•Crofton, MD

About The Position

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm, headquartered in Maryland. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA) and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Assurance Manager specializing in Navy/Marine Corps aviation at the Organizational-level operations on CH-53K aircraft located at Patuxent River, MD. This role is essential to supporting the repairs and inspection of test aircraft airframes and systems to ensure optimal aircraft readiness and operational capability for support of the flight and test schedule.

Requirements

Prior service in a military or government aviation maintenance environment
Minimum 8 years’ experience performing responsibilities as a Quality Assurance Representative or equivalent
Proficiency in organizational-level maintenance procedures and processes
Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical/business discipline or 6 additional years’ experience
Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of quality management concepts, techniques, tools and procedures
Must have completed the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) (Optimized) Organizational Level Maintenance Activity (OMA) Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration Course (Course C-555-0046)
Throughout in-depth knowledge of the CNAFINST 4790.2 series
Knowledge of DCMAINST 8210.1_series
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration
Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one

Nice To Haves

Experienced and qualified on the CH53E/K aircraft
Served in a prior position as a Quality Assurance Chief at an O level Squadron
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for the sites entire Quality efforts for the CH-53K and YCH-53K.
Works with Government and Contractor Senior Management to maintain Quality Assurance and safety programs, to include policies, processes, procedures, and controls.
Ensures Contract performance conforms to established standards and Government Agency guidelines.
Development of the site policies and procedures
Manages/Supervises contractor Aircraft Quality Control Inspectors and Inspection (Quality) Department including inspection requirements, trend analysis, technical order publication library, maintenance training programs, and functional check flight programs.
Train and mentor, all Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDI’s) and Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representatives (CDQAR’s)
Prepares/Manages/Audits QA, Safety, and Hazardous material Programs required by government, service, and base regulations and instructions.
Provides timely responses and corrective actions to customer concerns and findings.
Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and disseminates safety-related bulletins, technical changes, and literature to worksite Personnel.
Self-starter and ability to work independently in a team environment.