Total 15 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Miramar, Florida

A Cabin Safety Inspector duties involve developing, administering, or enforcing regulations and standards concerning cabin safety policy and operations, including safety aspects of aviation facilities, equipment, and procedures. Aviation Safety Inspectors apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, the general principle of aviation safety and the Federal laws, regulations and policies affecting aviation.

Responsible for the total airworthiness of Aero Club aircraft. Plans, organizes and directs task as required. Assures task are completed within the require time frames and reviews the work of aircraft mechanics to ensure completion. Troubleshoots and determines when the nature and scope of repair can be handled personally or should involve other mechanics; and coordinates their work as necessary. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, and hydralic repairs to Aero Club aircraft. As necessary, grounds the aircraft when the severity of a malfunction warrants, and may be responsible for releasing the aircraft to service after repairs are completed.Performs aircraft inspections including pre-flight, post-flight, phase, and other scheduled and unscheduled inspections. Tests and checks or oversees such actions by others, with test equipment and standards. Uses all tools of the trade, test equipment, test stands, power sources, cockpit instruments, gauges, and controls in performing assigned duties. Checks all functional and support systems, assess pilot comments, operates the engine(s), and may taxi aircraft. Inspects major system components and parts for defects, serviceability, and proper installation using technical manual and following appropriate inspection procedures. Conducts functional and operational tests and repairs/modifications to ensure proper operation. Attends pre-inspection meetings and coordinates with other functional representatives and offices to insure that scheduled inspections are complete.Diagnoses and identifies probable locations of malfunctions from the cockpit during engine run-up. Progressively engages or turns on all systems operated by cockpit controls. Reads data and settings from cockpit and instruments and gauges, referring to technical manuals, procedures, schematics, and other technical guidelines. Notes functioning and directs or makes adjustments and repairs that are required. Debriefs pilots to determine in-flight malfunctions and trouble shoots systems to correct defects. May taxi aircraft during run-up. Initiates requests for unscheduled tools, equipment, and materials identified during preparation for flight. Maintain records of maintenance inspections performed on assigned aircraft as required. Inspects maintenance record entries made by aircraft mechanics to ensure records are accurate and timely. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Follows federal and State rules when storing, using, handling, labeling and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. Performs clean-up duties such as cleaning equipment, sweeping, straightening, and lining u tools in the assigned area. Instructs Airframe and Powerplant School. Instructs a complete airframe and powerplant certification course. Develops lesson plans based on course requirements. Evaluates student progress. Administers oral and practical exams to students in accordance with FAA guidelines leading to A&P certification.

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As a Joint Interface Control Analyst, GS-0301-12, you will apply broad and expansive knowledge and education of military, civil, and data link capabilities in support of AOC operations. Responsible to the CONR JICO in the daily execution and personnel training of the multi-TDL operation in and around the CONUS which includes working with all U.S. and Canadian military services. Responsible for conducting the continued planning, re-planning and problem resolution to establish, execute, and maintain an effective long-term CONR data link architecture and OPTASKLINK in the face of technology change, increasing amount of data link assets, and increasingly complex operational interoperability issues. Responsible to maintain an understanding of the various weapon systems' data link capabilities and limiting factors with regards to protocols, bandwidth, and message implementation. Responsible to maintain functional knowledge of AOC command and control (C2) equipment in the nee cell and HCC equipment room. This includes operations, test and training with regards to appropriate message filters, network data load, crypto, assigned frequency, and network timing. Responsible to act as the watch officer responsible for the daily operation of the nee and for providing an accurate single integrated air picture (SIAP) to all network participants in and around the CONUS to maintainairspace control and safety of flight for operational and training assets. Authorizes and directs real-time changes to OPTASKLINK parameters to include data load, crypto, frequency, time slots, or network timing to trouble shoot and deconflict multi-TDL operations, test and training across the area of operation. Responsible to execute the JICO duties in the absence of the CONR JICO. Responsible to identify the TDL current and future information exchange requirements for the various systems missions tasked by our leadership.

As a Theater Aerospace Operations Command and Control Officer, GS-2101-12, you will administer refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC weapons systems positional specialists. Instructs rated pilots, navigators, air battle managers, space operations specialists, and other AOC assigned personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC systems of record. Instructs and evaluates all AOC specialists to become instructors. Instructs such personnel to function within established joint doctrinal principles to plan and prosecute theater-level joint operations. Monitors progress during training and advises when AOC personnel are ready for positional certification.

• Performs duties associated with the administration of the quality assurance provisions of contracts by designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data.
• Serves as a member of a multi-functional or technical team. Responsible for implementing the overall Quality Program for a diversity of products and services in support of U.S. Government acquisition at one or more supplier’s facilities.
• Ensures contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities throughout the world.
• Independently performs audits/surveillance of contractor’s processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.
• Investigates and provides data on customer complaints/concerns regarding contractor’s quality performance and processes which impact user satisfaction.
• Provides technical support to all other DCMA team members, assisting in the analysis of contract related issues to determine the best course of action to support the contractor and customers.

• Advises on, integrates, monitors and/or performs duties concerned with the Safety, Reliability, Quality and Mission Assurance disciplines for Launch Vehicles managed by the Launch Services Program.
• Responsible for integration and coordination of all independent mission assurance flight readiness aspects for assigned missions; ensuring mission unique hardware, first flight items, and launch vehicle hardware anomalies are evaluated and assessed.
• Maintains cognizance of launch vehicles from mission launch vehicle selection through launch campaign activities and integrated vehicle/spacecraft operations.
• Reviews mission products and advises the Launch Services Program and Technical Authorities on the appropriate mission risk above the baseline (residual risk) for the launch vehicle; Ensures sufficient risk acceptance rationale exists.
• Supports the launch countdown, providing recommendations on any anomaly resolutions and presenting the go/no-go position to SMA management, and ensures acceptable resolution for any post flight anomaly observations.
• Serves on panels/committees and working groups responsible for conducting detailed technical/programmatic independent assessments on vehicle systems and fleets.
• Evaluates and integrates mission related assessments and reviews and keeps the Directorate informed of progress and unusual issues/concerns.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Operational planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of operations in the areas of smuggling interdiction and trade compliance.
• Conducts analysis for risk assessments and identification of modes of entry and distribution of prohibited import and other quarantine products.
• Plans commerce (retail and wholesale establishments) inspections, surveys, import cargo trade verifications and public outreach.
• Collects information, compiles statistics, develops case reports, and inputs data in applicable systems.
• Provides written reports to management on operations and field activities and conducts formal briefings.
• Technical leader that provides operational guidance to investigators, as well as to officials in other Federal agencies, state cooperators, industry and local law enforcement officials.

• Evaluate effectiveness for Fuels Management functions
• Observes, rates and evaluates receipt of incoming petroleum fuel and cryogenic product
• Monitors, evaluates, and rates the inventory and inspection of the storage/distribution system
• Observes, evaluates, and rates operator maintenance of the fuel storage and dispensing equipment
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations

The International Principal Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The ASI independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The ASI provides policy assistance to ASIs on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.

Applies expert knowledge of flight operations for an advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft. Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity and the organizations monitored are major factors in the industry.

As the principal representative in regulatory oversight of foreign air carrier activities, exercises authority over foreign air operators with very extensive and complex operations. Analyzes flight operations involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and freight service, or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities which are equipped and staffed to handle the latest and most sophisticated turbojet aircraft and associated systems. This level includes the responsibility for nationally and internationally prominent carriers who operator the largest, most advanced fleets of turbojet aircraft in the industry.

Exercises regulatory authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air taxis, executive and/or industrial operators, and agency’s when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier in terms of size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed, scope and technical complexity of operations, management sophistication, industry leadership, and public impact.

The ASI is expected to follow established laws, orders, policies, and regulations that provide general guidance for completing work objectives, but is allowed considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. The ASI uses resourcefulness, initiative, and judgement based on experience to develop and implement evaluation procedures to address problems where precedents are not applicable. Methods, practices, or decisions may be used as guidance in similar problem areas.

The ASI keeps management informed of the status of all programs and projects and is held accountable for the technical accuracy, proper coordination, and timeliness of completed staff work. Provides staff assistance and serves as advisor to the manager on all matters pertaining to assigned tasking. Assists ASI’s, AST’s, and others with Safety Assurance queries that are technical or guidance.

Assists in the preparation of a variety of highly technical and high priority correspondence to the foreign aviation industry, foreign civil aviation authorities, other U.S. governmental agencies, members of Congress, and the general public. Assures that correspondence is properly coordinated, technically and grammatically accurate, clear and concise, and that it reflects the philosophy, policies, and objectives of the Office, Division, Service, and the FAA.

Performs other duties as required.

• You will advise senior leaders on fire prevention or fire protection systems inspections and maintenance programs.
• You will serve as the Chief Fire Inspector with overall program responsibility for Fire Prevention operations and direct supervision of all Fire Inspectors.
• You will oversee fire safety and code enforcement inspections, investigations, public education, plans review, and are responsible for the installation fire warden programs.

• Serves as a team leader for a quality assurance team, assigning work, providing feedback, checking progress, arranging training for team members, and providing input to supervisor.
• Reviews contracts to identify specification requirements needed from contractors.
• Communicates with contractors to ensure contractual compliance of contractor processes.
• Assesses contractor/subcontractor/vendor quality assurance controls; then adjusts product audits.
• Creates risk management program to mitigate the Governments risk by analyzing data/contractual requirements, preparing surveillance plans, and addressing specific customer/Organizational requirements.
• Evaluates supplier quality systems using data validation, post-award first article meetings, and suppliers test reports, then recommends dis/approval to contracting officers.
• Evaluates suppliers responses to quality issues and requests corrections.
• Retains relevant data, correspondence, audits, etc.

Include but are not limited to:

• Applying analytic principles, theories, and techniques to healthcare management and operational systems with a degree of resourcefulness and ingenuity.
• Assessing existing policies and procedures, identifying and documenting compliance risks.
• Initiating, developing, and drafting written Medical Center policies and procedures, consistent with VISN and VACO CBI directives to ensure local compliance issues are addressed.
• Gathering information, identifying and analyzing concerns of potential non-compliance with VA and VHA directives, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems relating to the effectiveness efficiency, and appropriateness of work operations within the CBI program.
• Conducting and coordinates CBI investigations on reported incidents of non-compliance with VHA administrative policies and directives pursuant to VHA Compliance Inquiry Policy.
• Developing appropriate monitoring and auditing processes and corrective action plans to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and appropriateness of business practices.
• Participates in external reviews of the organization surveys (JCAHO, IG/CAP, GAO) as directed by Medical Center executive leadership.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Performs duties associated with the administration of the quality assurance provisions of contracts by designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data.
• Serves as a member of a multi-functional or technical team. Responsible for implementing the overall Quality Program for a diversity of products and services in support of U.S. Government acquisition at one or more supplier’s facilities.
• Ensures contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities throughout the world.
• Independently performs audits/surveillance of contractor’s processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.
• Investigates and provides data on customer complaints/concerns regarding contractor’s quality performance and processes which impact user satisfaction.
• Provides technical support to all other DCMA team members, assisting in the analysis of contract related issues to determine the best course of action to support the contractor and customers.

The Center Manager assists the Division Director, Deputy Director, Branch Managers and others in planning, management, control of the Division's activities, accomplishing the Division's goals, monitoring correspondence (including the review and coordination to ensure that deadlines are met), acting as a neutral union liaison, as well as fulfilling requests from other elements of AAM (i.e. business plans, emergency preparedness, etc.). Directs the work of subordinate employees and Supervisory Team Coordinators (STCs) within a center. The managerial duties affect center employees and supervisors, and the duties include planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities, assigning responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities and/or leadership skills; approving leave; and taking, recommending, or approving corrective actions, as appropriate.

Develops and coordinates Center strategies, goals and objectives as required for the Office of Aerospace Medicine, FAA, and DOT. Coordinates strategic, program and project planning, case management, workload tracking, quality assurance, and manages office resources/requests additional resources when needed; and performs projection of short and long-term future needs. Maintains the Center's compliance and enforcement and aviation industry database inputs; also performs statistical analyses for planning, evaluation and external reporting. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and applies Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 120 and Title 49 CFR Part 40 as it relates to drug and alcohol enforcement programs; to conduct comprehensive inspections and investigations of regulated companies (which includes more than 7,000 entities) to determine compliance with the drug and alcohol testing regulations and ensures safety of the flying public. Reviews legal actions to ensure violations cited are supported by evidence. Reviews and approves inspection findings and reports of investigation to ensure proper disposition of each case. Monitors the overall quality and consistency of the compliance and enforcement inspections and investigations. Maintains and monitors productivity report of each Supervisory Team Coordinator to ensure timeliness of casework processing. Reviews casework and evaluates the accuracy and performance of each STC. Determines inspector training needs and ensures that all required training is completed.

Reviews stakeholder feedback, Inspection Quality Assurance Forms and the STCs Feedback forms in order to assess inspector knowledge level and developmental requirements. Participates in on-site inspection activities in order to ensure division policies and procedures are adhered to in the field. Ensures division procedures and products address stakeholder requirement and meet FAA's strategic initiative goals/objectives. Participates in discussions, and provides feedback with other Center Managers and HQ about Center performance, training and equipment needs, Compliance Philosophy (RBDM) and other initiatives. Reports to the Division Manager any difficulties in promoting or implementing FAA initiatives and provides solutions for rolling out information and direction pertaining to new requirements. Addresses any negative stakeholder feedback and takes action as needed. Monitors personnel activities to evaluate industry compliance with applicable regulations. Conducts inspections and investigations of regulated entities to determine compliance with regulations; reports to the Division Manager anything that is noteworthy to include industry trends and safety issues, or other concern that may have an impact on the division and the agency. Evaluates quality of Center activities.

As the Center Manager, the incumbent exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities.

The Center Manager assists the Division Director, Deputy Director, Branch Managers and others in planning, management, control of the Division's activities, accomplishing the Division's goals, monitoring correspondence (including the review and coordination to ensure that deadlines are met), acting as a neutral union liaison, as well as fulfilling requests from other elements of AAM (i.e. business plans, emergency preparedness, etc.). Directs the work of subordinate employees and Supervisory Team Coordinators (STCs) within a center. The managerial duties affect center employees and supervisors, and the duties include planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities, assigning responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities and/or leadership skills; approving leave; and taking, recommending, or approving corrective actions, as appropriate.

Develops and coordinates Center strategies, goals and objectives as required for the Office of Aerospace Medicine, FAA, and DOT. Coordinates strategic, program and project planning, case management, workload tracking, quality assurance, and manages office resources/requests additional resources when needed; and performs projection of short and long-term future needs. Maintains the Center's compliance and enforcement and aviation industry database inputs; also performs statistical analyses for planning, evaluation and external reporting. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and applies Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 120 and Title 49 CFR Part 40 as it relates to drug and alcohol enforcement programs; to conduct comprehensive inspections and investigations of regulated companies (which includes more than 7,000 entities) to determine compliance with the drug and alcohol testing regulations and ensures safety of the flying public. Reviews legal actions to ensure violations cited are supported by evidence. Reviews and approves inspection findings and reports of investigation to ensure proper disposition of each case. Monitors the overall quality and consistency of the compliance and enforcement inspections and investigations. Maintains and monitors productivity report of each Supervisory Team Coordinator to ensure timeliness of casework processing. Reviews casework and evaluates the accuracy and performance of each STC. Determines inspector training needs and ensures that all required training is completed.

Reviews stakeholder feedback, Inspection Quality Assurance Forms and the STCs Feedback forms in order to assess inspector knowledge level and developmental requirements. Participates in on-site inspection activities in order to ensure division policies and procedures are adhered to in the field. Ensures division procedures and products address stakeholder requirement and meet FAA's strategic initiative goals/objectives. Participates in discussions, and provides feedback with other Center Managers and HQ about Center performance, training and equipment needs, Compliance Philosophy (RBDM) and other initiatives. Reports to the Division Manager any difficulties in promoting or implementing FAA initiatives and provides solutions for rolling out information and direction pertaining to new requirements. Addresses any negative stakeholder feedback and takes action as needed. Monitors personnel activities to evaluate industry compliance with applicable regulations. Conducts inspections and investigations of regulated entities to determine compliance with regulations; reports to the Division Manager anything that is noteworthy to include industry trends and safety issues, or other concern that may have an impact on the division and the agency. Evaluates quality of Center activities.

As the Center Manager, the incumbent exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities.