Quality Assurance Specialist (Aircraft)
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Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing quality assurance work in aviation maintenance or a similar technical field monitoring contractor performance, analyzing quality data and defects, supporting audits and inspections for contract and technical compliance that help develop corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will evaluate contractor QA (Quality Assurance) plans, monitor program implementation, analyze performance data, and recommend corrective actions to sustain aircraft readiness and mission effectiveness.,You will monitor contractor adherence to technical standards, regulatory requirements, and quality plans for fixed and rotary wing aircraft systems and associated structural components.,You will collect, analyze, and maintain QA (Quality Assurance) performance data from contractor operations,You will prepare technical reports, dashboards, and formal briefings to leadership that clearly communicate contractor performance, systemic risks, and the impact of deficiencies on fleet readiness.,You will work in close coordination with senior maintenance, logistics, and contracting officials to ensure QA (Quality Assurance) oversight aligns with mission objectives and contractual expectations.,You will recommend QA surveillance plans, schedule evaluations, and recommend adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.,You will serve as the command Quality assurance subject matter expert and support all Maintenance Operations Calls (MOC) and quality assurance and analysis maintenance initiatives for all programs directed by the N4.
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This job's listed pay is 19% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
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