Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32)

THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION
DUTY LOCATION: 103rd Maintenance Group (MXG), East Granby CT
AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the CTANG.
Area 2: All currently employed full-time temporary technician personnel and all current traditional members of the CTANG.
Area 3: Individuals eligible for membership in the CTANG. Membership must be satisfied within four (4) months of selection.Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training involving planning, developing, or administering QUALITY ASSURANCE programs (i.e., supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products concerned with the systematic prevention of defects and non-conformances, the identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions, and the correction of factors which may contribute to defective items). Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 36 months of specialized experience in the following:

• Experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs.
• Experience possessed by an expert in the area of specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers.
• Experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found.
• Experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e. special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a QUALITY ASSURANCE or related field.
• Experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of assigned aircraft and complex aircraft systems to include but not limited to electronic equipment and systems, manual and automatic flight controls, airframe, landing gear, pneudraulics, jet engine propulsion and associated systems, Aerospace Ground Equipment, Support equipment, and related test equipment.
• Knowledge of munitions storage methods, procedures, and techniques to determine storage location based on condition code, compatibility, and security requirements.
• Knowledge of the techniques, documentation, and equipment used in the examination, classification, and maintenance of munitions assets and their components.
• Knowledge of the entire maintenance QUALITY ASSURANCE program to include the full range of principles, concepts and methodology and the establishment of procedures for monitoring the quality of products in a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures of related functional and administrative activities such as Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO), logistics maintenance support functions, contract administration and coordination of CLS or CFT, engineering disposition requests, maintenance production, procurement, supply support, munitions storage etc. and skill in effecting appropriate interface/coordination of QUALITY ASSURANCE plans and programs and evaluations with these activities.
• Knowledge of the TCTO and QDR process and the interface/coordination with depot engineering and supply process.
• Knowledge of the Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program (MSEP).
• Knowledge of end items, systems, including quality characteristics and working
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, special processes and the interrelationship of various parts.
• Knowledge of systems, subsystems and end item components and the functional relationships among components and subsystems, and test and measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of Higher Headquarters regulations and instructions, PDM work specifications, local directives including Quality Plans, Technical Orders, Military Specifications, and International Commercial Practices such as ISO 9000.
• Knowledge of inspection and evaluation techniques, statistical methods, mathematics, production management, industrial management, and database management skills to perform root cause, deficiency, and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relating to aircraft maintenance, ground, explosive & flight safety, occupational health and environmental compliance.
• Ability to use this knowledge to develop an evaluation plan and prevention effort to minimize risk and prevent damage to equipment, structures, weapons systems, or injury to personnel.
• Skill in applying this knowledge to the identification of quality problems and resolving the difficult and complex work assignments.
• Skill to plan and conduct studies, analyze performance and quality data and to develop sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies.
• Ability to conduct technical reviews, analyze findings and develop recommendations for corrections or improvements in the QUALITY ASSURANCE program.
• Ability to prepare technical reports on quality levels, to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective
  action.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral presentations.
• Skill and ability to work effectively in stressful situations and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to plan and successfully complete individual projects and/or larger projects.
• Skill in using various computer and software applications to include but not limited to: word processing programs, spreadsheets, email services, databases and database management.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/AFSC. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.
MILITARY GRADE(Prior to Application): Enlisted E-5 through E-7
UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 103d Maintenance Group (MXG) or any subordinate unit
MANPOWER NUMBER: 1050-554
POSITION SEQUENCE NUMBER: 587478
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.Education: No substitution of education for specialized experience.Employment Type: FULL_TIME