Quality Assurance Specialist (Aircraft)

Air Education and Training Command • Vance AFB, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist in the evaluation/audit areas of aircraft maintenance. The role involves observing and determining the quality of in-process and after-the-fact maintenance, ensuring prescribed technical and management procedures are followed, and achieving quality maintenance. This position establishes and executes a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance, designed to provide maintenance managers confidence that aircraft and aircraft systems conform to technical, safety, workload, and customer requirements. The specialist utilizes data collection techniques and procedures for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs, evaluates the results, and determines the appropriate and effective method and format for presentation to higher-level management. They serve as the primary technical advisor within the maintenance organization for aircraft and ground support equipment and processes, and as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for group, wing, and base maintenance policy, advising supervisors and employees on both general policy and specific maintenance matters. The role also manages and administers various quality assurance programs and serves as the COR Quality Management System Manager.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are regularly require extended periods of walking, climbing, standing or bending.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas.
• Examples of specialized experience include: Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements; Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans; Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system; Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance; Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action; Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods; Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities; Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals; Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections; Comprehensive knowledge or quality assurance methods, principles, and practices to plan, direct, and/or accomplish a variety or work assignments involving all facets of a quality assurance program; Knowledge or aircraft, related equipment and supplies, including manufacturing and processing methods, testing and inspection techniques, and the interrelationship of functional parts and assemblies; Knowledge of Department of Defense operating policies and procedures and related functional/administrative activities such as procurement, engineering, production, and supply to effect appropriate interface/coordination of quality assurance plans and programs.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques of assigned aeronautical systems and equipment.
• Broad knowledge of operating policies and procedures of both internal and external quality-related activities such as program management, contractors' production engineering, workload planning, procurement, or supply and skill to coordinate quality assurance plans and functions with these activities.
• Skill in applying this knowledge to the identification of quality problems and resolving the difficult and complex work assignments.
• Skill to plan and conduct studies, analyze performance and quality data and to develop sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies.
• Skill in applying this knowledge to planning and developing quality systems for the facility.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships throughout the various departments and with using activities.
• Ability to conduct technical reviews, analyze findings and develop recommendations for corrections or improvements in the quality assurance program.
• Ability to prepare technical reports on quality levels, to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action.

Nice To Haves

• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
• You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
• You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
• It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here .
• To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
• You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
• Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
• Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
• You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
• You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
• To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and executes a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance.
• Utilizes data collection techniques and procedures for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs.
• Evaluates the results of data collection and determines the appropriate and effective method and format for presentation to higher-level management.
• Serves as primary technical advisor within the maintenance organization of aircraft and ground support equipment and processes.
• Serves as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for group, wing and base maintenance policy, advising supervisors and employees on both general policy and specific maintenance matters.
• Manages and administers various quality assurance programs.
• Serves as COR Quality Management System Manager.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level