RPA Mx Quality Assurance Representative (Deployment Pool)

About the role

This position is for an RPA Quality Assurance Representative working in an aircraft hangar and flight-line environment, as part of a Deployment Pool that supports deployments to various locations as required. The role monitors and evaluates maintenance personnel, helps run the Quality Management System and Quality Assurance Plan, and acts as on-site lead for quality-related questions.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect and evaluate the work of assigned maintenance personnel supporting daily RPA operations
• Assist the Quality Manager in developing, implementing and monitoring the QMS and QAP
• Lead internal quality audits, run Lean/CPI initiatives, and coordinate external audits and reporting
• Interface with RPA QM and Mx department leads to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Advise on company, program and government standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100/9110
• Oversee Maintenance Quality Assurance Evaluator augmentees at each location and guide managers and supervisors on quality requirements
• Take part in safety committee meetings and report QA performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives, Engineering Authorizations and Service Bulletins, and coordinate training documentation and inspections with the Site Manager
• Use company and government computer tools and written policies to assess manufacturer, customer and company information

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent military/vocational training
• 10 years of flight-line maintenance experience, 4 years on MQ-9, and 2 years as a quality inspector/auditor or US Air Force QA experience
• Expert knowledge of aircraft maintenance technical publications, engines, flight controls and systems
• Active Secret US Government clearance within the last 12 months (US citizenship required); updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire
• Valid US passport with at least two years remaining and two blank visa pages
• Ability to deploy to forward locations, lift heavy equipment, work odd hours, and travel widely
• Preferred: Associate degree, ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor certification, MQ-9 deployment experience, bare-base set-up/tear-down experience, FAA airframe and powerplant license, and recent aircraft maintenance experience

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, including preparation of quality and safety reports and presentations
• Excellent communication, analytical, project management and supervisory skills