QA Specialist - #1408577

A Quality Assurance Specialist at AEVEX Aerospace has experience in developing and implementing quality assurance policies, conducting tests and inspections, identifying production, process, or product issues and presenting solutions.

Essential Functions

• Organizes and originates work packages for the repair station and job travelers for the manufacturing departments, as needed
• Assists in generating aircraft log entries, FAA Form 337's, and FAA Form 8130-3's
• Completes and files ancillary documents as required
• Audits and completes repair station/manufacturing documentation and files as necessary
• Supports the shop floor with providing data and aiding documentation to complete work performed
• Participates in supporting Non-Conformance Management actions
• Assists in the development and implementation of QA/QC policy and procedures, and work cards
• Assists in assuring compliance with CFR's, AS9100, DCMA, and AEVEX policies and procedures
• Investigates reports of product quality issues and ensures resolution in accordance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Inspects structural parts and components, prepares documentation, represents company to FAA, tracks and reports status for Conformity
• Performs other related duties as assigned Standard Essential Functions
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
  
  

Qualifications And Competencies

• Experience with 14 CFR Part 145 and Part 21 highly desirable
• Knowledge of FAA and AS9100 quality systems
• Familiar with research of aircraft historical records and logbooks
• Familiar with Non-Conformance Management and Material Review Board
• Experience with aircraft manufacturing, repairs, modifications, and maintenance
• Strong ability to perform audits
• Understanding of the CFR's, airworthiness, directives, methods, techniques and practices contained in the applicable manufacturer's maintenance and alteration documents, and other data acceptable to, or approved by the FAA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized in maintaining and completing inspection records
• Ability to self manage and prioritize tasks with little oversight at times
• Strong work ethic and integrity
  
  

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or previous repairman certification preferred
  
  

Experience

• 5+ years related aircraft experience
• 3+ years related aircraft QA experience
• Experience with First Article Verification and Inspections
• Experience with aircraft structures, systems, assemblies, components, sheet metal and composite a plus
  
  

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

AEVEX provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only.

Salary Range

$34.31—$39.25 USD

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.