AAR · 3 days ago
F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector
AAR is a company focused on defense services, and they are seeking a F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector. The role involves performing inspections and ensuring that products meet customer requirements and AAR specifications to maintain superior quality.
Responsibilities
Assist the Quality Control (QC) Manager in preparation of all ISO 9001:2008, U.S. Government, defense department, and customer quality audits
Prepares all necessary reports as required by customer and staff personnel
Operates according to QC program to ensure services are performed accurately
Execute the Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) and all quality control operations
Work closely with Sustaining Engineering Service (SES) Manager on aircraft/equipment trend analysis, material reliability and maintainability, product quality, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues
Manage On-site Safety/Environmental Program and Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO)
Administer effective training and on the job training of the QC team
Assist QC Manager to develop and maintain an effective QC program to ensure services are performed
Conduct detailed Quality Control Inspection (QCI) and program audits IAW Technical Orders (TOs), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required
Must meet one of the following requirements: A bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience in Quality Assurance; An associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in Quality Assurance; High School Diploma plus 8 years of related experience in Quality Assurance
At least 2 years of Quality Assurance experience on fighter aircraft in a modification and/or maintenance environment
Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings/instructions; system schematics/blueprints; and technical policy/maintenance instructions
Demonstrated ability to identify and understand non-conformities as they relate to safety-of-flight inspections, procedural breakdowns, and/or program (process) audits
Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) internal audit processes
Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Work is being performed at an aircraft depot facility, including occasional flight line operations, hangar and/or aviation field environment
Company
AAR
AAR is an aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company providing aircraft parts, maintenance (MRO), and engineering solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.56B2025-09-30Post Ipo Equity· $239M
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
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