AH-64 Aircraft Quality Control Inspector/Technical Inspector (FAA A&P or FCC)- Stuttgart, Germany

The AH‑64 Aircraft Quality Control Inspector/Technical Inspector (FAA A&P or FCC) is responsible for maintaining the Quality Control, Environmental and Safety Programs at the field level in support of assigned aircraft and support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, remove, install, repair, replace, modify, disassemble, reassemble and calibrate complex aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems in accordance with maintenance manuals, test procedures and other military publications.
• Perform 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.
• Approve or reject work accomplished by field team members to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards and technical data.
• Review and approve locally developed procedures and solutions for complex repair situations.
• Analyze defects and interpret quality control rejection and failure trends.
• Monitor safety, training and certification requirements.
• Use checklists to perform daily work site safety inspections and foreign object damage inspections.
• Monitor tool control programs, inspect and maintain records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.
• Maintain quality, safety, training and certification records.
• Coordinate with the Customer Quality Assurance Representative concerning quality matters, mandatory inspection points and final acceptance inspection of contract end items or services.
• Inspect forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience with at least one (1) year of experience inspecting the assigned AH‑64 aircraft Mission Design Series (MDS).
• Current and valid FAA A&P certificate or an FCC license with Elements 1 and 3.
• For candidates without an A&P (FCC Elements 1 and 3 required), a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an aircraft inspector on the AH‑64 MDS airframe they will inspect.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) is strongly preferred.
• Without IA, a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an aircraft inspector on the AH‑64 MDS airframe they will inspect.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, NAC‑I T1 (Public Trust).
• US citizenship is required for facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility.
• Interim NACI approval is required prior to deployment.
• A valid U.S. passport is required for travel to Germany.

Germany Specific

• TESA approval (German Government) requires a minimum of five (5) years of total aviation maintenance experience.
• Travel as required to support task orders.

Knowledge & Skills

• Possess strong communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting the entire aircraft system.
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete all probable work tasks.
• Knowledge of quality control, production and supply procedures required to perform job assignments.
• Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair, replacement or new parts, and the nature and extent of required repairs.
• Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

Compensation Details

Not Applicable

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