F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector
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Job Description - F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector (18085)
Perform inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures of maintenance procedures and incoming materials, parts, and components. When required, inspect products supplied to the program to ensure that they meet customer requirements and AAR specifications to achieve superior quality.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- → Assist the Quality Control (QC) Manager in preparation of all ISO 9001:2008, U.S. Government, defense department, and customer quality audits.
- →Prepares all necessary reports as required by customer and staff personnel.
- →Operates according to QC program to ensure services are performed accurately.
- →Execute the Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) and all quality control operations.
- →Work closely with Sustaining Engineering Service (SES) Manager on aircraft/equipment trend analysis, material reliability and maintainability, product quality, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues.
- →Manage On-site Safety/Environmental Program and Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO).
- →Administer effective training and on the job training of the QC team.
- →Assist QC Manager to develop and maintain an effective QC program to ensure services are performed.
- →Conduct detailed Quality Control Inspection (QCI) and program audits IAW Technical Orders (TOs), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and
- →Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- →All other duties as assigned.
- → Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.
- → Must meet one of the following requirements:
- →A bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
- →An associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
- →High School Diploma plus 8 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
- → At least 2 years of Quality Assurance experience on fighter aircraft in a modification and/or maintenance environment.
- → Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings/instructions; system schematics/blueprints; and technical policy/maintenance instructions.
- →Demonstrated ability to identify and understand non-conformities as they relate to safety-of-flight inspections, procedural breakdowns, and/or program (process) audits.
- →Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) internal audit processes.
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
What We Offer
~1 min readThe anticipated salary for this position is $52.79 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
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About this job
- Posted
- 161 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- May 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 161
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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