F-16 Quality Assurance Inspector

AAR Corp.

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Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/21/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

•$10,000 sign-on bonus offered for Andrews AFB site

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Description:

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.

What you will be responsible for:

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.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance is required.

Must meet one of the following requirements:

A bachelors degree plus 2 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.

An associates 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.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

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

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shifts as needed.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The 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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