QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Military Grades: Enlisted (E4 - E8) Minimum Requirements: Experience, education, or training involving planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs (i.e., supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products concerned with the systematic prevention of defects and non-conformances, the identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions, and the correction of factors which may contribute to defective items).

Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training, involving principles, techniques and accepted practices of quality assurance work (i.e., the application of statistical sampling techniques sufficient to perform assignments or preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problems). Experience in the application and theory of specialization using applicable publications.

Experience in the preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action.

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1910-09, you will develop AASF Quality Management Plan; develop quality assessment plans; develop local regulations and/or operating instructions for implementation of quality assurance and reliability program and ensure compliance with procedures; serve as quality assurance authority; maintain AASF master library; monitor AASF publication improvement system; manage SOF and ASAM programs; monitor aircraft acceptance/transfer inspections, aircraft configurations, and component time-change requirements; manage weight and balance program; perform command directed quality inspections and special inspections; perform inspections of maintenance shops; perform management and compliance reviews; investigate equipment failure trends on aircraft airframes and components and systems; conduct formal training of quality assurance and quality compliance principles, procedures, techniques, and skills; review and evaluate quality compliance inspections; serve as POC to, and provide liaison services between AASF and external organizations regarding QA matters; serve as Contracting Officer Representative for life cycle contractor support aircraft maintenance contract; perform other duties as assigned.