Wass Quality Control Lead 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.**

***:
**WASS Quality Control Lead OCONUS** **-** **15407**

**Description**

AAR is the place of choice to build an inspiring career.

**SUMMARY**:
Responsible for maintaining the Quality Control, Programs at the site level in support of assigned aircraft and support equipment. Inspect, remove, install, repair, replace, modify, disassemble, reassemble, and calibrate complex aircraft mechanical and electro-mechanical systems in accordance with maintenance manuals, test procedures and other military publications.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components.
- Accept or reject work accomplished to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards, and technical data.
- Perform analysis of defects and interprets quality control rejection and failure trends in order to provide creative solutions for improvement.
- Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements. Monitors training and certification requirements of the site Quality Control department.
- Perform Safety and Foreign Object Damage Inspections.
- Monitor tool control programs, inspects, and maintains records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.
- Reviews aircraft forms and records related IAW contract requirements.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.
- Promotes a positive safety culture within the Quality Control department.
- 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.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Minimum 10 years of experience of which 8 must be specialized in supporting an aviation/aerospace program.
- A thorough working knowledge of TO military specifications is essential.
- Prior Quality Control experience.
- Leadership experience.
- Host nation language proficiency per contract requirement. LATAM countries Spanish Level 2 in both Listening and Reading L2 R2.

**PREFERRED**:

- Previous Quality Control experience on rotary wing specific assigned aircraft: UH-1
- Experience in customer support.
- Technical writing and or editing experience.
- Ability to maintain strong customer relationships.
- Knowledge of Army Regulations 95-1, DA PAM 738-750 751, FM 3-04-500 CH.8 QC or Air Force Technical Orders System.
- Familiar with CFR Part 43, 91, 121, 135, 145 Quality or Inspection experience previous RII Required Inspection Items authorization.

**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 effective relationships with internal & external cus