Quality Assurance Representative

Tyonek Native Corporation•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Representative ensures maintenance conforms to safety and regulatory standards through active monitoring and program management. The role involves observing ongoing maintenance activities for compliance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and safety protocols, including daily worksite Safety and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) inspections. The representative screens and reviews technical data to determine its applicability before distribution to the maintenance department, conducts periodic audits and final visual inspections, verifies work orders and maintenance action form documentation, and maintains Quality, Safety, Training, and Certification records. The QC/QA Inspector implements quality control and safety plans to ensure compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations. The position inspects goods, services, and operations against quality, health, safety, and other operational standards; verifies required services are performed satisfactorily; conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections; communicates deficiencies and follows up on corrective actions; and accurately documents inspection results and maintains quality control files. The representative develops, qualifies, approves, and maintains procedures and techniques for inspecting GSE; serves as the final authority for evaluating quality results against applicable codes, standards, and specifications in accordance with NAMP; and provides technical disposition recommendations when authorized. The position also consults with the Site Supervisor and Program Management and administers qualification and certification programs, including classroom training, examinations, technician certification, and maintenance of auditable records, procedures, certifications, and equipment calibration documentation. Other related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

At least eight years of experience as a Naval Aviation Ground Support Mechanic.
At least three years of experience as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative or Quality Assurance Representative in an Organizational Level Maintenance Activity (OMA).
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration Course(s).
Working knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) principles and control of nonconforming products.
Familiarity with Aerospace Quality Standards and the International Organization for Standardization.
Familiarity with Program Inspections in accordance with NAMP.
High school diploma or GED.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and learn additional computer skills and software programs.
Ability to accurately enter data into databases and thoroughly document inspection results.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, SOW, GOP, technical publications, technical directives, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to perform essential job duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to travel up to 25% may be required.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, kneeling, reaching, and walking; may need to lift objects normally not exceeding 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Responsibilities

Implement quality control and safety plans to ensure compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations.
Inspect phases of goods, services, and operations for conformity with quality, health, safety, and operational standards and contractual provisions.
Ensure services listed on the performance requirement summary are satisfactorily performed.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
Communicate deficiencies to appropriate personnel and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
Input key data accurately into databases and document inspection results thoroughly.
Read and interpret safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, SOW, GOP, technical publications, technical directives, and procedure manuals.
Maintain accurate quality control files and Quality, Safety, Training, and Certification records.
Develop, qualify, approve, and maintain procedures and techniques used to inspect GSE.
Serve as final authority for interpreting and evaluating quality results against applicable codes, standards, and specifications in accordance with NAMP.
Provide technical disposition recommendations concerning findings when authorized by applicable technical data and organizational procedures.
Provide technical consultation to the Site Supervisor and Program Management.
Establish and administer qualification and certification programs for contractor personnel, including formal classroom training, examinations, and technician certification.
Maintain current auditable files, procedures, personnel certification records, and equipment calibration documentation.
Perform daily worksite Safety and FOD inspections; monitor maintenance activities for NAMP and safety compliance.
Screen and review technical data and determine applicability before distribution to the maintenance department.
Conduct periodic audits and final visual inspections upon task completion, verifying work orders and maintenance action form documentation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.