Quality Control Inspector Oconus

**AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.**

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**Quality Control Inspector OCONUS** **-** **15478**

**Description**

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**SUMMARY**:
Responsible for maintaining the Quality Control Programs at the field level in support of assigned aircraft and support equipment. Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative concerning quality matters, mandatory inspection points and final acceptance inspection of contract end items or services.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Inspection of complex aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems in accordance with maintenance manuals, test procedures and other military publications.
- Perform the receiving, in process, final quality, flight safety inspections and inspection of functional/operational tests during organizational level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components.
- Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards and technical data.
- Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions to complex repair situations. - Perform analysis of defects and interprets quality control rejection and failure trends.
- Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements.
- Using checklists perform daily work site Safety Inspections and Foreign Object Damage Inspections.
- Monitor tool control programs, inspects and maintains records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.
- Maintain aircraft and engine historical records and surveillance of life limited and overhaul requirements of aircraft components and engines.
- Perform audits of Maintenance and Operations department standard operating procedures to ensure contract compliance.
- Inspect forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
- Position requires a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT).
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

**EDUCATION REQUIRED**:

- High School Diploma or GED.
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License

PREFERRED:

- A.A./A.S or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- FAA Inspection Authorization a plus.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Minimum six years of experience, of which four must be specialized in supporting an aviation/aerospace program.
- A thorough working knowledge of TO military specifications is essential.
- U.S. Security Clearance Required.
- Host nation language proficiency per contract requirement. LATAM countries**:Spanish Level 2 in both Listening and Reading** (L2/R2).

PREFERRED:

- Previous aircraft inspector on the assigned aircraft experience.
- Ability to maintain strong customer relationships.
- Technical writing and/or editing experience.
- Knowledge of Army Regulations 95-1 DOS PAM-GEN-01/DA PAM 738-751 or Air Force Technical Orders System.

**Qualifications**

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

- Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with mínimal supervision; is accountable for own actions.
- Communications - Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information.
- Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles.
- Strategic Planning & Decision-Making - Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people.
- Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.
- Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effec