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Vertex Aerospace Quality Assurance Manager - KC-130J Program - Kuwait in Kuwait
Description
SUMMARY
The Quality Assurance Manager for the Kuwait KC-130J / Common Support Equipment Program at Al Mubarak airfield in Kuwait has the responsibilities for the overall quality of maintenance of the site, training and certification of the site’s employees, an inspection of safety of flight maintenance repairs, and the quality assurance audit program. This position is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and implementing quality standards that meet the requirements of the KAF 4790.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates, as a member of the management team, in formulating and establishing organizational policies and operating procedures for the program. Implements, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the Quality Support Program.
Acts as the subject matter expert on-site for the KAF 4790 and implements company and program policies and procedures.
Reviews all reporting requirements to ensure they are accurate, clear, concise, and comprehensive before release.
Reviews technical problems, and procedures, and recommends solutions or changes to procedures.
Directs implements, and continuously improves the quality system to achieve performance standards.
Directs, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
Organizes and promotes companywide quality improvement efforts.
Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the control of quality, reliability, and safety.
Provides timely Quality Maintenance Evaluation Program reports.
Provides a systematic and efficient method of gathering, analyzing, and maintaining information on maintenance and material defects that impact the aircraft maintenance program.
Implement all aspects of the Safety and Quality Programs.
Directs, implements, and continuously improves the quality system to achieve performance standards.
Organizes and facilitates regularly scheduled quality and safety training with managers, inspectors, and staff' as needed to educate and implement quality as a strategy
Conduct investigations into mishaps or customer complaints relating to contractual deficiencies within the Quality Program and recommends corrective actions.
Implements the Installation HAZMAT Program to comply with Environmental Protection Programs.
Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations including participation in FOD walk-down when directed.
Responsible for adhering to the Company Tool Control Program.
Administers the Functional Check Flight (FCF) program.
Manages the Training Program, develops, and administers the unit’s training plan.
Manages the KAF KC-130J weight and balance program.
Provides oversight to the technical publications program and ensures, through intermediate personnel, the master technical library is current and complete, and that updates, changes, and revisions to technical data are distributed throughout the entire maintenance complex in an expeditious manner.
Ensures currency of KAF 4790 and OEM Publications, Maintenance Instructions, Work Instruction, Property Procedures, Training Procedures, and Quality Procedures.
Responsible for Deficiency and Maintenance Analysis and Data Base Management.
Ensures summaries, analyses, and other data necessary to determine the quality of the overall maintenance effort are submitted to the Program Manager
Recommends changes to processes and programs for the Site Manager's approval.
Ensure Maintenance/Work Instructions and Quality Procedures reflect the most current policies and procedures.
Assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
Performs other duties and supervisory functions as assigned.
Develops inspection, audit, and monitoring schedules to determine the condition of assigned equipment and proficiency of maintenance personnel.
Ensures Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Read, write, and interpret instructions, technical manuals, and/or directives necessary for the accomplishment of the job assignment.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deals with several abstract and concrete variables;
Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Planning and organizing.
Indexing and organizing and alphabetizing files, material, or data.
Comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately.
Recognize or identify the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem.
Problem analysis and independent decision-making.
Synthesize and retain information and make decisions according to standard policies and procedures
Perform as a team member, contributing to the success of the C-130J maintenance department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Must be able to adhere to and comply with all Kuwaiti Labor and Immigration requirements.
Must be United States (U.S.) citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
Must be able to obtain a United States Passport. If you currently possess a United States Passport it must have at least 24 months remaining before expiration.
Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a C-130 Quality Assurance supervisor implementing COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series aviation maintenance program instructions.
Must have documented Level IV Navy Maintenance Management & Evaluation Program (MATMEP) C-130 specific experience or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years’ aircraft maintenance experience.
Must have a strong working knowledge of Maintenance Administration functions: To include aircraft logbooks, weight and balance, and Aircraft Inventory Records (AIRs), and must be able to identify and correct deficiencies with associated procedures/processes.
Must have a strong knowledge base of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series aviation maintenance program instruction and understand how the outlined policies and procedures apply to the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
Must have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance programs, processes, and procedures (for example Safety, COMSEC, Tool Control, HAZMAT, inspection programs, administrative requirements, support equipment, calibration/torque programs & procedures).
Must demonstrate the ability to audit, administrate, monitor, and manage all applicable maintenance programs (ex. Tool Control, HAZMAT, Central Technical Publications Library, FOD, MetCal, Compass Calibration, Electro-Static Discharge, etc…) as required by local policies.
Must be able to obtain/maintain the following required certifications/qualifications:
- Aviation Gas Free Engineering (AVGFE) certification
-Hydraulic Contamination certification
-“I” Level & “O” Level Tire & Wheel certification -“I” Level Battery Maintenance certification -Explosive handling certifications (previous qualification documentation required)-Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) runs qualification
-Applicable Support Equipment licensing -Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) qualification in all applicable work centers (100, 13A, 13B, 210, 220, 431, and 900)Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with no supervision.
Must be dependable and timely in managing assigned tasks, and perform consistent quality maintenance.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and follow instructions when directed on assigned tasks.
Must possess the ability to professionally communicate in written and verbal capacities to interface with squadron personnel and other supporting organizations.
Must have the ability to direct and monitor assigned personnel in the performance and conduct of assigned duties, when required complete counseling and evaluation sessions to document performance in meeting the demands of their assigned position.
Must be able to overcome cultural differences and think outside the box, innovate, and provide solutions to the many complex problems and obstacles associated with aviation maintenance, international contracting, and desert climate operations.
Must have proven management abilities and leadership qualities and be customer-oriented.
Must have skills and aptitude to cross-train and/or support other maintenance technicians in completing assigned maintenance actions, including but not limited to: The performance and completion of daily inspections (including the ability to inspect/sign off on all associated aircraft maintenance / MOS specialties), marshaling/recovering aircraft, screening aircraft downloads, fueling, towing, mooring, and conducting post-flight procedures to ensure aircraft are properly secured upon completion of maintenance.
As a Subject Matter Expert, must be willing to perform in-depth research, troubleshoot, and perform “O” and “I” level maintenance functions on all applicable aircraft systems and components necessary to return aircraft to a Full Mission Capable status; this includes determining material requirements, researching part numbers, ordering, tracking, and receiving materials as required to facilitate aircraft inspections/repairs.
Must be willing and able to comply with all contractual Performance Work Statement (PWS) Requirements to include but not limited to: The performance of “I” Level maintenance functions in support of In-Flight Refueling Reel/system maintenance, NLG & MLG Tire re-building, Battery maintenance support, and Oxygen Regulator testing/repair.
Must be able to communicate directly with the customer, pilots, aircrew members, management, and maintenance personnel to gather and relay pertinent data/information necessary to ensure aircraft depart timely and launches are not delayed.
When issues arise, they must be willing to supervise and assist maintenance personnel in the accomplishment of prioritized tasks issued by maintenance control to facilitate the daily flight schedule.
Must be able to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required.
Must be willing and able to deploy off-site as required to support Kuwait Air Force operations.
Must be willing and able to cover for other members of the management team during short periods of non-availability.
Must have an in-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications—read, interpret, follow, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
Must have in-depth knowledge (aircraft/vehicle movement and safety/hazards) of flight line operations.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create/modify briefs, spreadsheets, and formal requests/documentation.
Must have a working knowledge of and be proficient with (input and extract data) of computers, aircraft diagnostic software, and maintenance information systems.
Must be willing and able to work with the job-required hazardous materials.
Must be willing and able to conduct specialty on-the-job training/cross-training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stand and reach with hands and arms; walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift 20 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental conditions are diverse and could range anywhere from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust, and wind. On occasion, individuals may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards will prevail, and hearing protection is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
