Aircraft Mechanic III (Quality Assurance Representative)

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC III (Quality Assurance Representative) (23023)

Specialty: Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics

Location: HMLAT-303, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Clearance: Tier 1 | CAC required

Summary

Provides support to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLAT)-303 Corrosion Control, Tool Room, and Organizational Level (O-Level) Maintenance on H-1 aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements.

Senior-level aircraft mechanic/Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) supporting H-1 aircraft Quality Assurance operations.

Essential Functions

• Monitor all programs that fall under the QA work center as directed by the Government.
• Review incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the Maintenance Department.
• Assist in the certification of production personnel.
• Participate as members of technical task forces to investigate trouble areas and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Review the qualifications of personnel nominated to become CDIs or
• CDQARs and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Review and investigate hazard reports, per Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 2750.6, received from other activities which may apply to the unit.
• Assist division officers and work center supervisors in the preparation of Discrepancy Reports (DRs), reviewing all entries for adequacy and correctness prior to the AMO approval.
• Provide technical assistance to CDIs and production personnel who are required to make QA decisions.
• Periodically accompany CDIs on inspections to evaluate their performance.
• Review Maintenance Data Reports (MDRs)/ Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System for Organizational Maintenance Activities (NALCOMIS) reports/inquiries, Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs), Work Orders (WO’s), DRs, and hazard reports for discrepancy trends and specific problem areas in areas of responsibility.
• Conduct final inspections upon completion of tasks requiring certification by QARs.
• Ensure personnel are briefed about the Tool Control Program (TCP) and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention program requirements and report discrepancies to the TCP and FOD prevention program managers.
• All certified QARs will be Mechanic IIIs. The Contractor shall refer to squadron SOPs for QAR certification requirements.
• Provide QA augmentation in support of HMLAT-303 aircraft.

Duties

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification
• Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems
• Lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level mechanics
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control, FOD, safety, and quality programs
• Perform Launch and Recovery Operations
• Perform and inspect airframe, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear systems
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and directives
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics systems
• Document maintenance actions per NAMP requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) (Optimized) Organizational Level Maintenance Activity (OMA) Quality Assurance Administration course (Course C-555-0046) required
• 4+ years H-1 aviation maintenance experience required
• 7+ years airframe, avionics, or powerplant aviation maintenance experience
• 7+ years H-1 or similar aircraft maintenance experience preferred
• 10+ years rotary wing maintenance experience preferred
• 7+ years’ experience with NALCOMIS/OOMA preferred
• Basic Corrosion Control Course preferred
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course/Paint and Final Finish preferred