Quality Assurance Manager (C-26 Metroliner)

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) system engineering and information technology firm, headquartered in Maryland and Virginia. Incorporated in 1999, we support mission-critical Information Technology (IT) business needs for clients within the intelligence community (IC), Department of Defense (DOD), Veteran Administration (VA), and for select commercial clients. ACET, Inc.’s technical, programmatic, and analytical professionals are experts in commercial technology, customized solutions, and proprietary government systems.

ACET is seeking a C-26 Quality Assurance Manager in our California, MD location.

This position serves as a focal point for the Contractor’s Program Office for all quality assurance activities.  

Responsibilities:

• Works with Government and Contractor Senior Management to maintain Quality Assurance and safety programs, including policies, processes, procedures, and controls.
• Ensures Contract performance conforms to established standards and Government Agency guidelines.
• Manages/Supervises Contractor Aircraft Quality Control Inspectors and Inspection (Quality) Department including inspection requirements, trend analysis, technical order publication library, maintenance training programs, and functional check flight programs.
• Prepares/Manages/Audits QA/Safety/Hazardous material programs required by government/service/base regulations and instructions.
• Provides timely responses and corrective actions to customer concerns and findings.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and disseminates safety-related bulletins, technical changes, and literature to worksite Personnel.
• Travel to all sites including OCONUS as required for routine checks and meetings.

• Minimum 10 years experience in aviation and 5 years performing responsibilities as a Quality Assurance.
  • Eight years shall be in managing complex, turbine-powered, fixed-wing aircraft, including airframe modifications.
  • Five of the eight must be with the C-26D or similar aircraft
• Shall have at least five years experience as a quality assurance supervisor in an FAA FAR Part 145 repair station and three years of FAR Part 91, 135, and/or 145 shop management experience.
• Shall be familiar with Navy Maintenance Management Processes and shall have worked on other similar programs. 
• Shall be familiar with the scope of the PWS and possess a Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant (FAA A&P) License and current Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of quality management concepts, techniques, tools, and procedures.
• Involved in the development of the site policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of DCMAINST 8210.1_series.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to pass fit for work physical and/or drug test as required.
• Must be able to work in areas that require awkward posturing, bending, kneeling, squatting, including working overhead. The position requires sitting and/or standing at workbenches and wire boards 99% of the day.
• Must be able to work at height in the hangar and on the flight line.
• Must be able to man and perform Flightline Extinguisher duties.
• If required must be able to pass a DOT physical and operate Powered Industrial Trucks.
• If required must be able to pass a respiratory physical and wear a respirator for 2 - 4 hours.
• If required must be able to perform confined space activities.
• Position requires repetitive hand use using wire cutters, crimpers, etc. 
• Travel may be required. 

**All candidates must be U.S. Citizen to apply**

*Contingent upon contract award*

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.