Quality Assurance Specialist (Direct Hire)

The Research Services Directorate (RSD) at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) is currently seeking interested applicants for the position of Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) in the Research Systems Integration Branch (RSIB). As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will perform quality assurance and surveillance in accordance with NASA and FAA standards and procedures on heavily modified NASA LaRC Aircraft that supports airborne research.

Qualifications:

Required Selective Factor:

You must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification to be considered for this position. This certificate must be uploaded at the time your application package is submitted. Failure to do so will result in an ineligibility rating . Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-12 , you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Supporting the planning or development of quality assurance functional programs, concepts, operating principles, aeronautical standards, documentation procedures, airworthiness activities or methodologies in accordance with regulations and requirements; Performing aircraft maintenance or modifications and interpreting specifications or technical data to assist with ensuring quality requirements or standards are met; Analyzing or evaluating aircraft systems (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics, powerplant, electrical, avionics) across aircraft platforms to support inspect aircraft maintenance and modifications. To qualify for GS-13 , you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Serving as a subject matter expert in quality assurance functional programs, concepts, operating principles, aeronautical standards, documentation procedures, airworthiness activities, and methodology to include experience with multiple certification types (e.g., FAA Part 121, 225, 91, DOD, NASA); Performing aircraft maintenance and modifications, conducting quality surveillance, and interpreting specifications and technical data of major aircraft modifications to ensure quality requirements and standards are met; Analyzing and evaluating aircraft systems (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics, powerplant, electrical, avionics) across multiple aircraft platforms in order to inspect aircraft maintenance and modifications. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words , of how you meet the required specialized experience . Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses.

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