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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 24 months of specialized experience demonstrating practical knowledge of monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas; alternatively, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, with the stated supporting documentation.
• Experience or training applying quality assurance principles, techniques, and accepted practices, including statistical sampling sufficient to perform assignments or prepare technical reports on quality levels.
• Experience applying the theory and principles of a quality assurance specialization using applicable publications.
• Experience preparing technical reports on quality levels, identifying problem areas, and recommending corrective action.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Military grade E5–E9; desired military assignments are 15T/U/N/F/R/B/G. Applicants need not currently hold the position or MOS, but the selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain the MOS within one year of appointment.
• Maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Have a valid Washington state and military driver's license.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and be able to obtain a Government Travel Card.
• Attend schools deemed necessary by the supervisor and complete Army Avoidance Course training when required for driving Army-owned or leased vehicles.
• Establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Observe applicable safety precautions and wear required protective gear while performing inspections.
• Provide transcripts or other supporting documentation for education claims when applicable.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the position’s duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop the AASF Quality Management Plan and establish a comprehensive quality program.
• Review Army materiel maintenance policies and procedures and assess quality assurance programs and commercial maintenance practices.
• Develop quality assessment plans to evaluate and improve maintenance production and work processes.
• Serve as the AASF quality assurance authority and advise personnel on quality assurance, verification, maintenance procedures, and techniques.
• Resolve technical problems and interpret technical manuals and other published data; maintain the AASF master library and technical publications accounts.
• Review incoming publications, monitor publication improvement actions, and address recommended changes, material deficiencies, and Quality Deficiency Reports.
• Manage the Safety-of-Flight and Aviation Safety Action Message programs, including applicability reviews, distribution, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Monitor aircraft acceptance and transfer inspections, configurations, component time-change requirements, historical records, and logbooks.
• Monitor the Army Oil Analysis Program and manage the weight-and-balance program.
• Perform equipment inventories; oversee weighing apparatus setup and calibration and aircraft weighing operations; resolve weight-and-balance issues and certify computations.
• Conduct command-directed quality and special inspections of aircraft and associated equipment; document discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and review corrective-action adequacy.
• Review maintenance documentation and inspect maintenance shops for safety and equipment condition; monitor calibration of shop and test equipment.
• Certify and maintain files of personnel authorized to perform quality inspections.
• Conduct management and compliance reviews, report deficiencies, and recommend resolutions affecting production or maintenance quality.
• Review and validate locally developed maintenance procedures before their adoption.
• Investigate aircraft and component failure trends and recommend engineering design changes to appropriate manufacturing agencies.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing or gear and observe safety precautions while conducting inspections.
• Conduct formal and refresher training on quality assurance and compliance principles, procedures, techniques, and skills, including training for status symbol clearing authority certification.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the AASF and external organizations on quality assurance matters; represent the AASF at conferences, briefings, and meetings.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for a life-cycle contractor-supported aircraft maintenance contract and ensure compliance with written procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties, including temporary, minor, or incidental tasks.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Certain incentives may be available, subject to funding and approval, but are not guaranteed.