Quality Assurance Representative/NDI Technician III - BIC

This position is contingent upon contract award.

About the Role

Ensures all maintenance conforms to the highest safety and regulatory standards through active monitoring and effective program management. This role requires the physical and administrative observation of ongoing maintenance for compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program and safety protocols, including performing daily work site Safety and Foreign Object Damage inspections. A key duty is to screen, review, and determine the applicability of technical data before it is distributed to the maintenance department.

Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) conduct periodic audits and final visual inspections upon task completion, verifying all work orders and maintenance action form documentation. They are tasked with maintaining all Quality, Safety, Training, and Certification Records. Additionally, this role serves as the Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Technician – Level III, acting as the senior technical authority for NDI activities within Tyonek Services Group, providing technical direction, oversight, and support for NDI/NDT operations in support of GSE maintenance, modification, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and Government contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implements quality control and safety plans to ensure compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations.
• Inspects all phases of goods, services, or operations for conformity to established quality, health, safety, and other operational standards by performing ongoing work for compliance with contractual provisions.
• Ensures all services listed on the performance requirement summary are performed in a satisfactory manner.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
• Communicates deficiencies to proper personnel and follows up to ensure corrections are made.
• Uses Microsoft Office Suite and can learn additional computer skills/software programs.
• Accurately keys data into databases.
• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of management and staff.
• Performs basic mathematical computations.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents results of all inspections.
• Maintains accurate quality control files.
• Develops, qualifies, approves, and maintains all NDI procedures and techniques used to inspect GSE.
• Serves as the final authority for the interpretation and evaluation of NDI results against applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Provides technical disposition recommendations concerning NDI findings when authorized by applicable technical data and organizational procedures.
• Resolves technical NDI issues that exceed the authority or qualification level of Level I or II personnel.
• Provides technical consultation to Maintenance, Production, Program Management, and Government/customer representatives concerning NDI matters.
• Establishes and administers the NDI qualification and certification program for all Contractor personnel, including providing formal classroom training, administering examinations, and certifying Level I and II technicians in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or an equivalent standard.
• Maintains a current auditable file of all NDI procedures, personnel certification records, and equipment calibration documentation.
• Supports OCONUS sites, which may require travel for inspections/audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of eight years as a Naval Aviation Ground Support Mechanic.
• Minimum of three years as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative or Quality Assurance Representative.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System principles and control of nonconforming products.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or physical science discipline or verified graduation from the U.S. Navy's Non-Destructive Testing technician school.
• Minimum of eight years of documented experience in the NDT field as at least a Level II NDT Coordinator or Level III Specialist.
• Experience training and qualifying Level I and Level II NDI personnel.
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple NDT methods and demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical standards.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements

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

• Work conditions are normally those of a standard office environment with little physical discomfort. During duties outside the office, conditions may range from comfortable to inclement weather.
• May be exposed to areas where high noise hazards prevail, fumes, airborne particles, or electrical shock hazards, or work near moving mechanical parts.
• Typical physical demands include climbing, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, kneeling, reaching, and walking.
• May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 25 pounds.
• Special vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.