CBA - ALSS Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) - F-5 Adversary Program - Beaufort, SC

Job Description:

• The ALSS Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) evaluates the quality of maintenance accomplished in the maintenance organization and performs necessary functions including; In-process inspections required during the performance of maintenance requirements and actions where satisfactory task performance cannot be determined after the task has been completed.
• These inspections include but are not limited to, witnessing application of torque, functional testing, adjusting, assembly, servicing, and installation.
• In-process tasks will be built by QARs/CDIs into WOs for NTCSS Optimized OMA NALCOMIS upon receipt of a maintenance task that requires an in-process inspection.
• Final inspections for specific QA functions performed following the completion of a task or series of tasks.
• The QAR must oversee and manage aviation programs and processes related to their technical field and perform quality assurance of troubleshooting, repair, replacement, rigging, and testing of aircraft systems and components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must meet qualifications, be recommended by management and pass designated examinations to become a QAR.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of all aircraft, engine, aircrew, ordnance or other related systems maintenance tasks which require a QA Representative sign-off per customer/company directives/publications. The Site Manager will determine any additional maintenance tasks requiring QAR level in-process and final inspections.
• Review and investigate hazard reports, as defined in OPNAVINST 3750.6, received from other activities which may apply to the unit.
• Assist in the preparation of NAMDRP reports.
• Review all report entries for adequacy and correctness prior to distribution.
• Provide technical assistance to CDIs and production personnel.
• Monitor Programs IAW the NAMP and CSEC using an approved QA database.
• Implement and administer the Special Emphasis Programs and other programs IAW the NAMP.
• Coordinate with the analyst to develop discrepancy trends and applicable charts and graphs necessary to depict quality performance.
• Comply with the applicable T/M/S conditional MRCs if flight control malfunctions occur.
• Direct liaison between QA and production divisions is a necessity and must be energetically exercised.
• Monitor the Continuous Improvement Plan and participate in the improvement processes.
• Provide technical assistance to CDIs and production personnel who are required to make QA decisions. Accompany CDIs on inspections as directed to evaluate their performance.
• Ensure contractor and field maintenance teams are briefed about FOD Prevention Program requirements and report discrepancies to the FOD Prevention Program Manager.
• Ensure all work guides, checkoff lists, check sheets and MRCs used to define and control maintenance are complete and current prior to issuing to crews or individuals.
• Verify MRCs are entered into the NALCOMIS OOMA or SESS data base as changes occur to the MRC decks.
• Review all EI requests, BTRs PQDRs, TPDRs, ADRs, HMRs, EMRs, and CODRs to ensure they are accurate, clear, and concise, prior to submission via the JDRS web site.
• Provide a continuous training program in techniques and procedures pertaining to the conduct of inspections.
• Monitor information from MDRs, including NALCOMIS/OOMA reports/inquiries in developing discrepancy trends, to identify failure areas or other maintenance problems.
• Ensure check pilots and aircrew are briefed before post maintenance FCFs so the purpose and objectives of the flight are clearly understood. After completion of the FCF, debrief the check pilots, aircrew, maintenance control representative, and applicable work center representatives to determine compliance with objectives outlined on the FCF checklist and clarify discrepancies noted.
• Review all incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure compliance with NAMPSOPs and GOPS.
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team or detachment as required.
• Will have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Performs ALSS inventory, acceptance, and transfer inspections.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
• Maintains and/or completes required records and applicable maintenance forms
• Performs daily duties normally associated with this specialty.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
• Assists in aircraft/eq