QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Air Force Contract Officer's Representative (COR) to AFAETC and US Army AMCOMM (Aviation and Missile Command). Manage and perform activities associated with thecontracted maintenance of all assigned aircraft, engines, AF- and Army-owned Powered and Non-powered AerospaceGround Equipment (AGE).

**Qualifications:**
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management, Quality Assurance Series, 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Experience that reflects comprehensive knowledge or quality assurance methods, principles, and practices to plan, direct, and/or accomplish a variety or work assignments involving all facets of a quality assurance program; Knowledge or aircraft, related equipment and supplies, including manufacturing and processing methods, testing and inspection techniques, and the interrelationship of functional parts and assemblies; Knowledge of operating policies and procedures and related functional/administrative activities such as procurement, engineering, production, and supply to effect appropriate interface/coordination of quality assurance plans and programs. Thorough knowledge of assigned aircraft, support systems (propulsion, avionics, etc.), and support equipment to include aircraft specifications and standards; use of specialized inspection and test equipment, aircraft maintenance procedures and interpretation of maintenance data reports. thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of Air Force COR functional programs; skill in applying this knowledge to the planning, accomplishment and surveillance of aircraft maintenance assignments performed by the contractor. road knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures of related functional and administrative areas such as maintenance, engineering, contract administration/surveillance, production, workload planning, contract finance, etc. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of assigned weapons systems to include propulsion, avionics and a wide range of other maintenanceprocesses, and subordinate systems, etc. Highly desired knowledge, skill, and ability on rotary winged aircraft systems to be able to inspect and evaluate contractor technical performance and determine if the contractor is performing safe and reliable aircraft maintenance according to contract Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement. Knowledge of rotary-winged aircraft maintenance policy and procedures. Knowledge of contracting policies, Performance Work Statements (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) and service delivery summaries. Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data. Ability to plan, organize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.