Job Description

Job Location: Aerospace Flight Testing Center - AFTC - Moses lake, WA 98837
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: QA - Quality Control

Summary Description:
AeroTEC’s AC & Test Site Ops Department provides operational and facility requirements to support Fabrication, Aircraft Maintenance, Quality, Flight Test Instrumentation Installation & removal, and site safety (EH&S/SMS). The AC & Test Site Ops Division is responsible for providing resources and facilities for aircraft maintenance, quality, manufacturing, instrumentation installation and equipment to support customer requirements
The Quality inspector is responsible for carrying out physical inspections on the Flight Test Aircraft as well as signing the release for flight. This role requires the significant exercise of independent discretion and judgment in matters of significance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Carry out physical inspections on Flight Test Aircraft to identify damage or defects and to assess airworthiness and conformance to standards.
- - Sign the release for flight form on aircrafts that pass Quality Inspection.
- - Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observe and certify conformity with system tests.
- Carry out daily audits related to shop floor practices or specific Quality System elements.
- Prepare and audit Aircraft documentation such as Technical logs.
- Administer non-conformance reports and snag reports.
- Conduct Authority audits with QA organization as needed.
- Perform Nondestructive testing (NDT) as needed.
- Participate in promoting and developing the AeroTEC Quality Culture.
- Complete special projects and miscellaneous tasks as assigned by manager.

QualificationsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong knowledge in FAA regulations, Aviation Rules (FOD’s, Safety, Quality, hazardous materials, Aircraft Marshalling), aerodynamics, aircraft electrical systems, materials science, aircraft maintenance, electrical testing, instrumentation, gas turbine and piston power plants.
- Good leadership (individual contributor) presence:
- - Able to lead by example and live/work by company values.
- - Ability to successfully contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
- - Able to instill a sense of urgency in team members.
- - Able to be patient and objective in difficult situations with different types of people.
- Good customer service tool box:
- - Professional mannerisms, appearance and actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics).
- - Strong follow-through, quick thinking and resourceful.
- - Ability to remain calm, cool and collected in stressful situations.
- - Strong sense of urgency to address and solve important issues.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills:
- - Able to multi-task, maintain focus on several different projects at one time and hit deadlines.
- - Able to be flexible with attention and priority.
- - Ability to work in a progressive, fast-paced environment (work well under pressure).
- Good analytical skills, with an ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions.
- Good communication skills (oral, written) with customers.
- - Act as an active listener, seeking to understand and then to be understood, articulating clearly and confidently.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. Ability to influence others as well as relate to individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Good project management skills, including the ability to take ownership for accomplishing assigned tasks.  Results-oriented planner who ensures that goals are met.  Able to set priorities and keep to projected schedules.
- Computer Skills:  Comfortable and effective working in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Level Requirements (Minimum):
Education
- College degree or equivalent experience.
- A&P License required.
- NDT Certification preferred.
Experience
-  10+ years’ experience in Aircraft release as a Quality Inspector in Experimental Flight Testing, maintenance, or pre-flight.
- Inspection Authorization (IA) is highly sought after
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- No travel required.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.
AeroTEC is an equal opportunity employer.